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 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.

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!

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.

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.

Discover how dairy farmers contribute to Earth Day's environmental goals at The Dairy Alliance.

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.

“Farmers more than ever are more focused on the sustainability of farming,” says Charles Allen Harrison of Sweetwater Valley Farm in Tennessee. “They are being driven by the data and the science and the technology behind it.”

Take a look at some of the events put on with The Dairy Alliance in celebration of National Agriculture Week 2024.

Dairy farmers are important to their communities, from delivering nutritious food to creating sustainable practices that help the dairy industry and other industries reduce waste. How do their communities inspire these dairy farmers?

Celebrate National Agriculture Week with The Dairy Alliance! Read on to learn more about Ag Week and Ag Day and how you can be a part of the celebrations.

“In a world where we need protein, energy, and vitamins and minerals, milk is the perfect food,” states dairy farmer and Sweetwater Valley Farms owner John Harrison.

When a cow gets sick on a dairy farm, farmers follow strict guidelines, identify her with a colored leg band, and separate her from the milking herd.

The modern dairy farm is more than just a farm. The modern dairy farm is home to exciting sustainability innovations, many of which consumers may not understand the importance of.

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We often think of the holiday season as a time of decadent, rich foods…

Dairy farming and the farmers themselves are a source of information for the community. Almost all dairy farms in the United States are family-owned…

Did you know dairy production has the power to fuel a more sustainable future? The dairy industry is innovating the way in which dairy waste is managed…

Halloween marks the beginning of candy season. It can be challenging for parents to keep sweets a modest part of their children’s diet. With dairy snacks, candy doesn’t have to be off-limits. Parents can carve out a healthier Halloween with “spooktacular” snacks!