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.
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…
2024 dairy princess round-up
Midwest Dairy recently crowned two new Dairy Princesses in Iowa and Minnesota. These remarkable young leaders will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the dairy industry over…
Promo center back to school bundle
The back-to-school season is a great time to promote dairy in your community! To make it easy for you, Midwest Dairy has created a “Back-to-School…
Leadership grant funds available to dairy farmers
Midwest Dairy encourages all dairy farmers who contribute to the Midwest Dairy checkoff to consider applying for a leadership grant to help enhance their leadership…
Young dairy leaders develop communication skills at June event
To kick off June Dairy Month, the Iowa Dairy Princess Program held its annual June Event—a youth dairy communications workshop and dairy princess orientation. Held…
Dr. Erin Cortus discusses manure management with dairy ambassadors
Sustainability is top of mind for consumers, and many have questions about manure management. Since dairy ambassadors share the dairy story with consumers and may…