June is Dairy Month!

Wisconsin has long been known as America's Dairyland.

Every time you drink a glass of milk, or eat a piece of cheese, you're celebrating that fact. But, if you really want to explore why the state earns the brand, get out to the rural areas during June.

June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin, and has been since 1937. During its first two years, the celebration was called National Milk Month and ran from June 10 to July 10. The promotion expanded in 1939 to include more dairy products.

In 1940, Gov. Julius Heil proclaimed June to be Dairy Month. Since then, America's Dairyland has led the way with many communities offering dairy breakfasts, ice cream socials, cow-milking contests, parades and festivals.

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Protect Our Pigs: USDA launches campaign to fight against ASF

The USDA is launching a campaign to support the pork industry in the fight against African Swine Fever. It contains a number of disease control measures to help protect the nation's pig population.

APHIS Associate Administrator, Dr. Jack Shere spoke with RFD-TV's own Janet Adkison about how producers and veterinarians can work together to help prevent the disease from reaching the states.

June Is Dairy Month: Facts About Dairy Foods

Few things are as refreshing—or nutritious—on a warm summer day as a tall glass of cold milk. With essential nutrients like calcium, potassium and vitamin A, plus protein to help build and repair muscle tissue, milk is a great choice for many active people.

Even more exciting are the foods made from milk: a slice of cheese temptingly melted over a grilled hamburger or a dish of ice cream providing the perfect summer dessert.

May Beef Month race raises $4,500 for Feeding Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Beef Council presented Feeding Wisconsin with a $4,500 donation

to purchase beef for families in need.

“The Wisconsin Beef Council on behalf of our beef and dairy farmers is really proud to make this donation to Feeding Wisconsin to help the foodbanks across our state,” Wisconsin Beef Council

Executive Director Tammy Vaassen said. “

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Celebrating Wisconsin Dairy This June

June Dairy Month is upon us, and it is certainly something people across our state can be proud of. June Dairy Month is an extra opportunity to celebrate a few of the things Wisconsin is known for— producing, processing, and consuming dairy. In 2021, Wisconsin was ranked first in total cheese production with a whopping 3.47 billion pounds of over 600 different kinds of cheese.

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