Minnesota Milk Producers Association hosted a dairy tour for 76 dairy producers and industry representatives in central Minnesota on June 15-16. Tour participants came from all areas of Minnesota along with some from Iowa and North Dakota.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) announced the establishment of the Hawai‘i Fresh Milk Industry Legacy Scholarship Endowment. The $35,000 scholarship gift from the Hawai‘i Fresh Milk Industry (HFMI) will support students pursuing studies in the animal sciences program with an interest in sustainable dairy or other livestock production in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences. “We are appreciative of the endowed scholarship,” said Sylvia Yuen, interim CTAHR dean. “It is an investment in the future – a legacy from the dairy industry that will help grow and diversify Hawai‘i’s economy. Many bright and deserving students will be the beneficiaries of this generous gift.”

Senior, Delaware Valley College Intern with Center for Dairy Excellence Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm double majoring in dairy science and animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? I have grown up and been actively involved on 150-acre production agriculture farm with my family that also owns and operates Romberger Farm Supply, a feed mill that also offers nutritional consulting services. We raise replacement dairy heifers, manage Hereford & Angus beef herds, and Boer goats along with corn, soybeans, and hay crops. I’ve been a member of 4-H and FFA showing dairy cattle and participating in judging & showmanship contests Q. What previous internship positions have you held? Summer Dairy Farm Employment receiving internship funds from Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania dairy producers and promoters couldn't have asked for better ice cream weather for the annual June Dairy Month celebration, held at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The celebration included an official proclamation from Governor Tom Corbett, declaring June as Pennsylvania Dairy Month.

Senior, University of Wisconsin-Madison Communications Intern with East Central/Select Sires Based in Waupun, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in life sciences communication. Q. What is your agricultural background? I grew up on my family’s 300 cow Holstein dairy farm in Granton, Wisconsin. I grew up showing dairy, beef and pigs and was very active in FFA and 4-H. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? In 2009, I interned at the Clark County Extension and last year I was the Marketing Intern at Agri-Nutrition Consulting, Inc. Internship information Q. What will your responsibilities be this summer? I will be responsible for writing press releases and testimonials, designing a new product catalog, creating newsletters and brochures, and ordering milk and cookies for county fairs in the state. Q. What do you hope to have learned by the end of your internship?