Celebrate June Dairy Month with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
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FOX FOCUS: Koepke Farms
Come along with Meg McKenzie as she interviews Kim Koepke from Koepke Farms for June Dairy Month.
June Dairy Month is a special time to discover, taste, and support the living legacy of Wisconsin Dairy. Our family-owned dairy farms care for their land, animals, family and their local communities, producing the highest quality milk that makes Wisconsin home to the best dairy products, including award-winning Wisconsin cheese.
Discover how Wisconsin dairy farmers have dedicated their lives to feeding communities across the state, country, and globe. We’ve been producing dairy with environmentally sustainable practices for generations. It’s nothing new. It’s what we do.
Dairy farming is key to Wisconsin’s communities and economy. Farmers care for their animals, land, and water with a tradition of stewardship and dedication. Across Wisconsin, farms have been shaped by the hard work of previous generations, and today’s farmers strive to leave it even better for the next generation. Learn how Wisconsin dairy farmers live this heritage and serve it to the world.
In Wisconsin, 99% of dairy farms are family-owned, and to those families, sustainability means caring for their cows, land, water, and communities, for today and for future generations.
Wisconsin dairy farmers take care of their cows - 80% of Wisconsin dairy farmers work with a nutritionist to ensure the cows have a nutritious diet and 70% of farmers grow the crops, such as alfalfa and soybeans, that are part of their cows' diet.
Family farms use innovative farm practices, allowing us to deliver the highest quality milk that makes Wisconsin home to the best dairy products, leading farms, and a cutting-edge dairy industry that defines America’s Dairyland.
Wisconsin farmers use cover crops to protect and enrich the soil on their farms. This helps keep the soil healthy and nutrient-rich for the crops they grow for their cows to eat. Water is recycled, being used upwards of four times on a dairy farm and buffer strips reduce water runoff and provide habitat for pollinators. Wisconsin has over 28 dairy farmer-led watershed groups that work hard to protect thousands of acres of land and water for future generations.
Taste the finest Wisconsin dairy products in creameries, ice cream specialty shops, or grocery stores across the state. Fresh milk, chocolate milk, ice cream, cheese, and other nutrient-rich dairy foods are all the proof your taste buds need. Wisconsin Cheese can be found in 99% of grocery stores across the country – just look for the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese® badge at your local grocery store to know you’re supporting family farms in our community.
Visit WisconsinCheese.com for entertaining ideas and pairing inspiration, or you can also visit a Dairy Breakfast to learn more about Wisconsin’s dairy heritage.
Support Wisconsin dairy farmers by choosing the amazing dairy products produced in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has always been a leader in dairy, setting the standard for milk quality, conservation, sustainability, animal care, and farmer leadership. Wisconsin crafts half of the nation’s specialty cheese and wins more awards for their cheese than any other state or country.
Wisconsin dairy provides $52.8 billion to Wisconsin’s economy (more than the combined value of Florida citrus and Idaho potatoes) and provides 120,000 jobs to support the state. Support Wisconsin farmers with your purchase and share your favorite Wisconsin dairy products with family and friends to keep Wisconsin strong.
June Dairy Month is a great way to celebrate summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. From calcium to potassium, dairy products like milk contain thirteen essential nutrients that may help to better manage weight, reduce the risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Whether it's protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of active bodies or vitamin A to help maintain healthy skin, dairy products are a natural nutrient powerhouse.
Celebrate June Dairy Month and support Wisconsin's dairy industry.
FOX FOCUS: Second Look Holsteins
Come along with Meg McKenzie as she interviews Kalista, Kaianne and Kaydence Hodorff from Second Look Holsteins for June Dairy Month
FOX FOCUS: Pollack Dairy LLC
Come along with Meg McKenzie as she interviews Ben, John and Lynn Pollack from Pollack Dairy for June Dairy Month.
FOX FOCUS: Krueger Dairy
Come along with Meg McKenzie as she interviews Samantha from Krueger Dairy for June Dairy Month.
This content was provided by our sponsor, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. The FOX editorial team was not involved in the creation of this content.