National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the dedication of America’s dairy farmers and the nutritious dairy foods we all know and enjoy.
The History of National Dairy Month
National Dairy Month has been a tradition in the U.S. since 1937. It was established by grocers organizations to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. By 1939, June became the official “Dairy Month” and has since transitioned to a sales promotion program for milk and dairy foods.
Honoring Our Local Dairy Farmers
West Virginia and Ohio dairy farmers do more than just produce milk and nutritious dairy foods; they create jobs, contribute to their local communities and drive the economy. They work around-the-clock to care for their animals and protect their environment because it’s what they love to do!
How to Celebrate National Dairy Month
There are numerous ways to celebrate National Dairy Month and show your love of dairy! Here are some fun ideas:
- Enjoy Dairy Foods: Say cheers with a refreshing glass of milk, a simple yet powerful way to benefit from its 13 essential nutrients! Lactose sensitive? Here are 12 lactose-friendly tips.
- Try a New Dairy Recipe: Browse our collection of delicious dairy-friendly recipes, including Cottage Cheese Bagels, Easy Butter Chicken and Cake Batter Ice Cream.
- Make a Cheese Board: Buy Ohio cheese and make it the star of your next gathering with a gorgeous cheese board! Don’t forget to add some variety to your board with these simple pairing suggestions.
- Discover Dairy Activities for Kids: Gather around the table for an afternoon of fun with our printable dairy activity sheets, try your hand at our dairy detective game or make easy squeeze and freeze ice cream. Kids of all ages are sure to have a dairy good time!
- Donate Dairy: Search the innovative Tackle Hunger map to find a local food charity in your community that needs milk – the most requested yet least donated food at our nation’s food pantries. Through Tackle Hunger, you can make monetary donations which provide nutritious dairy foods to neighbors in need.
Join us in raising a glass of milk to celebrate Ohio and West Virginia dairy farm families this National Dairy Month!
