June Dairy Month

Consider new ways to tell your dairy story

kimmi@agproud.com — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As National Dairy Month and all the festivities get underway, I encourage you to think about new ways you can connect with people outside of agriculture to showcase all that is great about the dairy industry. Cheers to a fun month celebrating cows, amazing people and delicious dairy products!

Facts, story time, tour and ice cream: How we're celebrating June Dairy Month

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Not only is June a great time to indulge in numerous dairy treats, but it is also the perfect time for us to celebrate what we as dairy producers do throughout the year, as well as teach consumers about the dairy industry.

June Dairy Month butter carving contest churns up fun

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A block of butter, plastic cutlery and just 10 minutes on the clock may not sound like the recipe for a crowd-pleaser, but at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner, Wisconsin, it proved to be the perfect dairy activity for June Dairy Month.

Children’s museum debuts interactive 'Moo-ve The Milk' exhibit

audrey@agproud.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Downtown Buffalo, New York’s Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson Children’s Museum has added a captivating new addition to its fourth floor. The “Moo-ve The Milk” exhibit is a hands-on display that takes children and their families through the journey of milk from cow to grocery store, making dairy education as fun as it is informative.

National Dairy Month poster contest inspires young artists

audrey@agproud.com — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For more than two decades, a National Dairy Month poster contest has been inspiring creativity and agricultural awareness among students across the Southeast.

Dairy industry celebrates June with acts of giving, nutrition, future investment

audrey@agproud.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:41:44 -0400

Throughout June Dairy Month, dairy organizations and companies across the U.S. launched impactful initiatives to support local communities, food-insecure families and the next generation of dairy professionals.

Economic Update: Senate Ag Committee advances Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:34:26 -0400

In news affecting dairy farmers' bottom lines at the start of June 2025: The Senate Ag Committee advances the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Darigold opens largest dairy processing facility in the Northwest, and farmer sentiment reaches a four-year high.

Kids offer ice cream flavor ideas in June Dairy Month contest

audrey@agproud.com — Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

June Dairy Month is all about honoring the hardworking hands behind our favorite dairy products, and in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one local nonprofit is scooping up a creative way to celebrate.

Ruth Klossner's Moo-seum of cow items

audrey@agproud.com — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In a quiet corner of Minnesota, in a home bursting at the seams, lives the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of cow-related items. What began as a simple admiration for dairy cows has transformed into a one-of-a-kind collection that spans over 21,805 unique items and fills every room of Ruth Klossner’s house.

Why concentrated milk has longer shelf life than regular milk

ankita.p@polarismarketresearch.com — Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Over the years, there have been significant changes in the way milk is stored, preserved and consumed. Since its development in the 19th century, the method of preserving milk by evaporating and storing it in sealed containers has grown into a large-scale industry. In this article we delve into the realm of concentrated milk, covering everything you need to know about the milk type, from basics to types and benefits.

Michigan dairy farm gives back through school nutrition program

audrey@agproud.com — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Motivated by their journey as Belgium immigrants turned American citizens, De Saegher Dairies launched Project FULL – Fuel Up Little Learners, a weekend nutrition program feeding hundreds of local schoolchildren. What began as a desire to give back has evolved into a movement aimed at ending childhood hunger – one backpack at a time.

New and innovative dairy offerings

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Identifying consumer trends and generating new, innovative dairy products to meet these demands provides opportunities for increased dairy consumption. Read all about these three new dairy products and how the ideas for them came about.

A spoonful of goodness

audrey@agproud.com — Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As June approaches, dairy producers and the dairy industry gear up for a monthlong celebration of all things dairy. June Dairy Month, a tradition dating back to 1937, continues to honor the contributions of dairy farmers, the delicious products they produce and the vital role dairy plays in our daily lives.

Painterland Farms: ‘Bringing the world to the farm’

matti@agproud.com — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

When Stephanie and Hayley Painter were growing up in rural Pennsylvania, they didn’t think they had a unique lifestyle. Born and raised on an organic dairy farm in Tioga County, the pair grew up milking cows, feeding calves, running barefoot, working alongside siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins, and enjoying the rolling hills of the Northeast.

Eating yogurt may help lower Type 2 diabetes risk

audrey@agproud.com — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Consumers may have another reason to head to the yogurt aisle to reach for a protein-rich cup of yogurt to fill them up and fuel them throughout their day. Yogurts can now make limited claim to lower Type 2 diabetes risk.

Influenced: Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt

matti@agproud.com — Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Dairy has not escaped the influencing trend – in fact, it’s been the focus of a nutrition beat. Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt boast a healthy portion of protein (25 grams and 17 grams per cup, respectively) prompting health-conscious consumers to create unique recipes incorporating the dairy products.

Fun and easy yogurt breakfast snack ideas

audrey@agproud.com — Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Yogurt is a delicious and nutritious way to kick-start your morning and fuel up for the day ahead. One of my go-to breakfast foods is a strawberry, blueberry yogurt smoothie. However, for June Dairy Month this year, I wanted to change up my morning routine a bit and learn a few new quick and easy breakfast treats that include yogurt.

Celebrate national dairy month

audrey@agproud.com — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What started as a way to distribute extra milk during the hot months of summer by grocery organizations sponsoring milk, June became the official “dairy month” that is still celebrated today.

Novel dairy products hitting the market

audrey@agproud.com — Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Identifying consumer trends and generating new, innovative dairy products to meet these demands provides opportunities for increased dairy consumption.

Progressive Dairy's 2021 Cheese Advent Calendar

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:00:01 -0500

Nominations for the 2021 cheese advent calendar were provided by fans of the 2020 calendar, Progressive Dairy staff and bloggers and some of our social media followers.

In your own words: What superpower would you choose?

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:40:02 -0400

We asked our dairy farmer bloggers, editorial advisers and our own editorial staff to answer the following question: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

2021 June Dairy Month - Recipes

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:00:54 -0400

We reached out to state and regional checkoff organizations and asked them to share a popular June Dairy Month recipe. We also asked them to share what made the recipe so special – whether that was YouTube views, social media comments or a well-known chef’s involvement in the creation of the recipe.

Dairy advocacy: A panel perspective

Fri, 22 May 2020 23:12:30 -0400

For the hardcore advocates, every month is dairy month. These individuals wear all kinds of hats and come from all walks of the dairy world – from farmers in the field to enthusiasts to highly esteemed professionals.

2020 June Dairy Month - Recipes

Fri, 22 May 2020 19:22:51 -0400

Celebrate June Dairy Month with these tried-and-true recipes straight from the kitchens of real farmwomen and Progressive Dairy staff members who use real dairy products as a staple ingredient. Find a listing of hearty main dishes as well as deliciously dairy desserts.

Celebrating a month of giving back

manningj@dairymax.org — Fri, 24 May 2019 13:00:01 -0400

No matter the state of the industry, the dairy community rallies together every year for June Dairy Month. What started as an effort to promote drinking milk and help boost demand has become a tradition of thanking farmers across the country for the delicious dairy foods we enjoy.

This June Dairy Month, don’t forget to thank a trucker too

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:35:53 -0400

I’ve often wondered over the years if other professions were encouraged to advocate for themselves in the way farmers and ag industry representatives are. I’ve seen my fair share of teacher appreciation posts on social media, and I know there are plenty of blogs from nurses and other health care professionals.

June was Dairy Month

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Badger State license plates say it all, don’t they? Well, in my milky memory, they certainly did in a small, sedate Wisconsin village because, from the very first to the very last day of every June in honor of “Dairy Month” in Wisconsin, two tiny banks in one torpid town – the Farmers State and the First National – provided gratuitous white and chocolate milk to any man, woman or child who lollygagged into either FDIC-approved savings and loan.