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.
Building connections and tasting innovation at Central Plains Dairy Expo
The Central Plains Dairy Expo was held March 18-19, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, bringing together dairy farmers from across the region, with Midwest…
DEAL Class 4 launches
Midwest Dairy is proud to announce that the fourth class of the Dairy Experience and Agricultural Leadership Program (DEAL) has been selected. The 2026-2027 class…
From Farm to Future: 2026 Annual Meeting
Midwest Dairy’s division and corporate board members recently gathered for the 2026 Annual Meeting. This two-day event, held in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on exploring…
17 farmers graduate from Class 3 of the DEAL Program
Earlier this summer, 17 farmers graduated from Class 3 of Midwest Dairy’s Dairy Experience and Agricultural Leadership (DEAL) Program. The final phase brought DEAL members…
Undeniably Dairy Grants bring dairy to life
Midwest Dairy supports dairy farmers, dairy groups, and agricultural organizations with Undeniably Dairy Grants that help bring great local dairy promotion ideas to life. These…
Lasso grants fuel on-farm innovation
In 2024, Midwest Dairy launched a free grant writing support program for on-farm projects in partnership with Lasso. Often described as a “grant writer in…
Winter Dairy Workshop strengthens skills and connections
In December, Midwest Dairy hosted a two-day Winter Dairy Workshop at the La Crescent Area Event Center, bringing together 25 dairy farmers for learning, discussion,…
Midwest Dairy connects with students exploring careers in dairy
Midwest Dairy continued its efforts to build a strong pipeline of future dairy leaders by connecting with students at two key education and career events…
Midwest Dairy shares tools for digital success and crisis planning
Midwest Dairy recently hosted two farmer-focused webinars designed to strengthen farm visibility, communication, and crisis readiness. These educational sessions offered practical tools and guidance that…
Celebrating dairy youth leaders: Minnesota and Iowa crown this year’s Dairy Princesses
This summer, Minnesota and Iowa celebrated the future of the dairy industry by crowning their 72nd Dairy Princesses during ceremonies at their state fairgrounds. These…
Midwest Dairy attends the National Holstein Convention
The 2025 National Holstein Convention brought together dairy producers, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to St. Louis, Missouri, from June 23–26. Among the attendees were several…
Young dairy leaders building trust and inspiring consumers across the Midwest
Across Illinois and Iowa, a new generation of dairy advocates is stepping up to share the story of dairy farming with energy, passion, and purpose.…