Celebrate June Dairy Month with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Celebrate June Dairy Month with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

June Dairy Month is a time to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. 

Welcome to Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland.

June Dairy Month is a time to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. From family-owned farms to award-winning cheese enjoyed around the world, Wisconsin dairy is a living legacy rooted in stewardship, innovation, craftsmanship, and community.

In Wisconsin, dairy is more than a product — it’s part of who we are. Born to Dairy™ celebrates the farm families behind America’s Dairyland — families whose commitment to cows, land, innovation, and community has shaped Wisconsin for generations.

Wisconsin’s dairy legacy begins with families. 99% of Wisconsin dairy farms are family-owned, many spanning multiple generations, while others are first-generation farmers building something new. Either way, dairy here is personal — a legacy families choose to carry forward.

To Wisconsin dairy families, sustainability means caring for their cows, land, water, and communities today and for future generations. Animal care is essential. 80% of Wisconsin dairy farmers work with a professional nutritionist to ensure cows receive balanced, high-quality diets, and 70% grow crops like alfalfa and corn themselves, helping control quality from soil to feed to milk.

Wisconsin farmers are also stewards of the land. They use practices such as cover crops to protect and enrich soil, recycle water for multiple uses on many farms, and plant buffer strips that help reduce runoff and provide habitat for pollinators. Farmer-led watershed groups across the state work collaboratively to protect thousands of acres of land and water for the next generation.

At the same time, Wisconsin farmers blend tradition with cutting-edge technology, using data, science, and innovation to improve comfort, reduce environmental impact, and enhance milk quality. Excellence is not nostalgic here. It is ongoing.

That commitment helps Wisconsin produce high-quality milk that becomes some of the best dairy products in the world. Wisconsin dairy is Proudly Wisconsin and recognized worldwide. The state sets the standard for dairy quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. Wisconsin is the only state that requires a license to make cheese and is home to the only Master Cheesemaker program outside of Switzerland.

Wisconsin crafts half of the nation’s specialty cheese and wins more awards for its cheese than any other state or country. From fresh milk and chocolate milk to ice cream, butter, yogurt, and cheese, Wisconsin dairy products reflect generations of pride, passion, and excellence.

You can find Wisconsin dairy in creameries, ice cream shops, restaurants, and grocery stores across the state and country. Wisconsin cheese is available in 99% of grocery stores nationwide. Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Dairy® and Proudly Wisconsin Cheese® badges to know you are supporting local family farms and homegrown excellence.

Wisconsin dairy is also a cornerstone of the state’s economy, culture, and communities. The industry contributes $52.8 billion to Wisconsin’s economy — more than the combined value of Florida citrus and Idaho potatoes — and supports 120,000 Wisconsin jobs, strengthening rural and urban communities alike.

June Dairy Month is a great time to celebrate that heritage. Visit a dairy breakfast, attend a farm tour, stop by a local creamery, or share your favorite Wisconsin dairy products with family and friends. You can also visit WisconsinCheese.com for entertaining ideas, recipes, and pairing inspiration.

This June Dairy Month, go beyond the glass of milk or slice of cheese. Celebrate the families who are Born to Dairy™. Choose Wisconsin dairy. Share their stories. Take pride in the people who help feed Wisconsin, the country, and the world.

Because in Wisconsin — whether you farm or not — dairy connects us all.