national dairy month

U.S. Dairy Rallying Coast to Coast Against Child Hunger
U.S. Dairy Rallying Coast to Coast Against Child Hunger
U.S. Dairy Rallying Coast to Coast Against Child Hunger
June is Dairy Month, so the U.S. dairy community will build on its commitment to nourish people by joining forces with Feeding America to address food instability and child hunger. One in six U.S. children faces hunger, with the problem getting worse in the summer as many don’t have access to school meal programs. The ...
Dairies Have A Big Impact On Washington’s Economy
Dairies Have A Big Impact On Washington’s Economy
Dairies Have A Big Impact On Washington’s Economy
June is National Dairy Month.  While the month is a time to remind consumers about the great options in milk, cheese and ice cream, Dan Wood, executive director of the Washington state Dairy Federation said it’s also a good time to say thank you to the impact dairy farmers have on the Evergreen state.   W...
Oregon Dairy Celebrates National Dairy Month
Oregon Dairy Celebrates National Dairy Month
Oregon Dairy Celebrates National Dairy Month
Earlier this week we told you about dairy farmers in Washington. Today we look at Oregon’s billion-dollar dairy business.   Senior Director of Communications for the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council Josh Thomas said the state is home to more than 125,000 cows with 240 dairy farm families, and they cover everything from milk to cheese to ice cream and much more.   “The v...
National Dairy Month Highlights Washington’s Dairy Farmers
National Dairy Month Highlights Washington’s Dairy Farmers
National Dairy Month Highlights Washington’s Dairy Farmers
June is National Dairy month and the Dairy Farmers of Washington are using it to showcase the many dairy farmers throughout the state.   Director of Consumer Communications Blair Thompson highlighted a recent survey by WSU indicating the direct value of dairy farming, noting that there are more layers.  ...