MADISON, Wis., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During this
challenging year, Wisconsin dairy
farmers were deemed essential workers, committed to their
communities by working every day to provide nutritious dairy
products to help feed Americans, and this June is the time to honor
them during National Dairy Month.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
invites consumers to observe National Dairy Month by buying local
dairy products to support the farmers who make Wisconsin America's
Dairyland and take pride in caring for their animals while
preserving family farmland for future generations.
"National Dairy Month is the time to shine an even brighter
light on all that's special about Wisconsin's $45.6
billion dairy industry and its hardworking dairy farmers,"
said Suzanne Fanning, Senior Vice
President of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Chief Marketing Officer for
Wisconsin Cheese. "Purchasing nutrient-packed dairy products with
the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese® or Proudly
Wisconsin Dairy® badge is an easy and impactful
way to support Wisconsin dairy
farmers."
National Dairy Month activities will take place in-person and
online. Here are the top five ways to celebrate Wisconsin's local heroes:
- Attend socially distant events. From
homemade meals on the farm to drive-thru farm tours complete with
carryout packages featuring local dairy products, there's a slice
of the celebration for everyone.
- Participate in a virtual farm tour. For
family entertainment, tune into a virtual tour of Scientific
Holsteins family farm (Chippewa
Falls) and see how dairy farmers care for their animals
while preserving their family farmland for future generations.
- Watch the 'I'm A Wisconsin Dairy
Farmer' Documentary series. With 95% of Wisconsin dairy farms owned and operated by
families, it's important to spotlight the people leading the dairy
industry forward. Through short, engaging videos, viewers will meet
some of the families behind Wisconsin dairy and see first-hand how farming
is a labor of love, land, cows, family and feeding the world.
- Dish out the dairy. Make uniquely Wisconsin recipes with local dairy products
that deliver both great taste and immune-boosting nutrients – like
calcium, Vitamin A, vitamin D and protein – to help people of all
ages achieve greater health and wellness.
- Crank up the tunes. Turn on the National Dairy Month
2021 playlist on Spotify and bust out some cheesy dance moves while
traveling to a dairy farm or enjoying award-winning Wisconsin
Cheese.
For more information on National Dairy Month, visit
www.wisconsindairy.org/national-dairy-month/.
About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Funded by
Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy
Farmers of Wisconsin is a
non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting
Wisconsin's world-class dairy
products. For more information, visit our website at
WisconsinDairy.org.
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