Midwest Dairy is the marketing organization for dairy farmers across the Midwest and strives to build awareness and sales of dairy products in various ways. These ways include partnerships, dairy marketing research, engaging healthcare professionals, and sponsoring events. See the latest work done by Midwest Dairy by reading success stories from our dairy checkoff programs.
Dairy youth build skills, confidence, and community through May and June events
This summer, Midwest Dairy and its partners hosted two impactful events focused on empowering the next generation of dairy advocates. From developing leadership skills to…
Midwest Dairy Ambassadors gather for inaugural in-person training
Young leaders from across the Midwest gathered in Ames, Iowa, on May 19–20 for the first Midwest Dairy In-Person Ambassador Training, held at Iowa State…
Central Plains Dairy Expo provides opportunities to engage
Midwest Dairy is committed to engaging with dairy farmers and sharing how their checkoff investments support dairy promotion. These interactions provide an opportunity for questions…
Midwest Dairy hosts Farmer Spokesperson Training
In early March, ten farmers gathered in Minneapolis, MN, for a Farmer Spokesperson Training hosted by Midwest Dairy. This training helped farmer leaders effectively communicate…
Connect and Grow: Celebrating 25 years at the 2025 Annual Meeting
Midwest Dairy’s state and corporate board members gathered for the 2025 Annual Meeting in April. This two-day event, held in Bloomington, Minnesota, focused on exploring…
Midwest Dairy meets farmers at local events
Checkoff organizations play a vital role in connecting agricultural producers with communities across the nation. Midwest Dairy recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong connection…
Growth and change in the DEAL program for 2024
Midwest Dairy kicked off Class 3 of the Dairy Experience and Agricultural Leadership Program (DEAL), welcoming 17 new dairy leaders in 2024. This 18-month program…
Celebrating another successful year for the Dairy Ambassador program
The Dairy Ambassador program is an educational and leadership opportunity for high school and college students passionate about the dairy industry. This program allows individuals…
Lasso Grant showcase: Olmar Farms
In 2024, Midwest Dairy launched a free grant-writing support program for on-farm projects in partnership with Lasso. Lasso, a platform described as a “grant writer in…
DEAL Class 3 meets in Chicago for Phase 2
Class 3 of the Dairy Experience and Agricultural Leadership Program (DEAL) convened in Chicago, Illinois, in November for Phase 2 of the program. The theme…
2025 Dairy Ambassador Program applications are open
Midwest Dairy is inviting students interested in dairy to apply to become Dairy Ambassadors in one of five Midwestern states: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and…
Midwest Dairy sponsors the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit
The third annual Midwest Agricultural Export Summit, sponsored by Midwest Dairy, took place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in early August. This annual gathering serves…