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Check Out Southeast University Dairies Like Virginia Tech
We asked Virginia Tech (VT) graduate students to share their experiences on the university's dairy. Here is what four students had to share.
See Dairy Differently With the Dorns of Hickory Hill
The dairy industry aims to achieve a positive environmental footprint as it nourishes Americans through diverse practices, innovative technologies, and solutions. Run by the Dorn family, Hickory Hill Milk in Edgefield, South Carolina, strives towards sustainable practices that benefit the community.
Dairy Farmers Celebrate Ice Cream One Scoop at a Time
July is National Ice Cream Month, and dairy farmers sure do love to celebrate every moment of it! It takes 3 gallons of milk to produce 1 gallon of ice cream, meaning each cow on family-owned dairy farms can produce on average 2-3 gallons of ice cream per day!
Even More National Dairy Month Events Near You
Now that National Dairy Month is over, let’s look back at some of the top events this June celebrating the Southeast’s dairy farmers. If any are of interest to you, make sure to check returning events out next June.
Dairy Dad Jokes Perfect for a Dairy Daddies Baseball Game
The Dairy Alliance is the official milk partner for the Danville Dairy Daddies in Virginia. It’s a legen-dairy partnership bringing the farm to game day each summer.
National Dairy Month Events Near You
As National Dairy Month comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the top events this June celebrating the Southeast’s dairy farmers. If any are of interest to you, make sure to check returning events out next June.
Let’s Celebrate the Virginia Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at Virginia!
Let’s Celebrate the Tennessee Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at Tennessee!
Let’s Celebrate the South Carolina Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at South Carolina!
Let’s Celebrate the North Carolina Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at North Carolina!
Let’s Celebrate the Mississippi Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at Mississippi!
Let’s Celebrate the Kentucky Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at Kentucky!
Let’s Celebrate the Georgia Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Today we are looking at Georgia!
Animal Care Practices in the Dairy Barn
Animal care in the dairy barn is an important aspect of dairy farming across the Southeast. Comfortable cows produce more milk, so not only is good animal care the right thing to do, but cow care also makes financial sense for the dairy farm family to keep on farming.
Virtual Farm Tour of Tri-Spring Jerseys: Connecting Dairy Farming With the Classroom
Join us for a virtual farm tour on June 7th at 12 PM CST to Tri Springs Jersey Farm in Henry County, Tennessee, to highlight resources and lesson plans available to STEM educators.
Let’s Celebrate the Alabama Dairy Industry
In honor of National Dairy Month this June, we will be looking at the impact of dairy in each state within The Dairy Alliance’s eight-state region: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
First up is Alabama!
Support the Randy Davis Memorial Milk Fund
We are bringing attention to a local fund helping to make milk accessible to all. It’s time to support the Randy Davis Memorial Milk Fund and efforts in your area to help the food insecure. The fund is a nonprofit organization that buys and donates fresh milk to local East Tennessee families in need.
Celebrating Environmental Progress in Dairy This Earth Month
Did you know U.S. dairy’s greenhouse gas footprint is less than 2% of nations total? Celebrate Earth Month by showing support for our local dairy farmers who are doing their part to protect the planet we all share.
Supporting Dairy Cattle Farmers on Earth Day
Discover how dairy farmers contribute to Earth Day's environmental goals at The Dairy Alliance.
Discover Sustainable Dairy Farming
You may be surprised how today’s dairy farms focus on reducing the waste of resources—and even helping reduce the waste of other industries. Discover sustainable dairy farming practices at The Dairy Alliance.