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.
Smoky meets sweet: Showcasing dairy in summer grilling
Midwest Dairy partnered with registered dietitian Samaria Garrett of Feeding the Root and the Watermelon Board for a National Grilling Month segment on Twin Cities…
Midwest Dairy supports DMI webinar work group
To strengthen outreach, increase impact, and enhance collaboration across the federation, the National Dairy Council (NDC) established working groups that include state and regional dairy…
From the farm to ESPN: Bringing dairy farming to life
Midwest Dairy teamed up with ESPN for a behind-the-scenes farm tour at Lenkaitis Holsteins, hosted by dairy farmers Sara and Andy Lenkaitis! Sara gave the…
Dairy ambassadors connect with thousands of consumers in 2026
The Midwest Dairy Ambassadors spent the summer developing their leadership skills and connecting with consumers at events across the state. Through hands-on experiences, the ambassadors…
Dairy Night at Mayo Field celebrates Minnesota’s dairy industry
Mayo Field was filled with dairy-themed fun on June 26 as the Rochester Honkers hosted their annual Dairy Night, giving fans an opportunity to learn…
Discovering the Power of You at May Leadership Event
More than 30 dairy princesses from across Minnesota gathered in Minneapolis May 15-16 for Midwest Dairy’s annual May Leadership Event, a weekend focused on leadership…
Empowering Wellness Warriors to communicate with confidence
Knowing the science behind dairy nutrition is important, but knowing how to communicate that information in a way consumers can understand is just as valuable.…
Conference outreach connects school nutrition leaders with dairy solutions through Smart Swaps
Midwest Dairy recently brought Smart Swaps to school nutrition professionals across the region, highlighting practical ways dairy foods can remain part of nutritious, student-friendly school…
Midwest Dairy partnership helps prepare tomorrow’s healthcare leaders
For more than 20 years, Midwest Dairy has partnered with Dr. Linda Snetselaar through the Midwest Dairy Endowed Professorship at the University of Iowa. This…
“Protein: #1 Food & Beverage Trend” Webinar now available
Protein continues to gain attention from consumers, and dairy is well-positioned to meet the growing demand. In June, Midwest Dairy hosted a consumer and market…
Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center Annual Meeting connects research to dairy industry opportunities
Researchers, dairy processors, students, and Midwest Dairy representatives gathered July 29–30 for the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center (MDFRC) Annual Meeting to explore research that…
Corey Scott featured on CEOs You Should Know
Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott was recently featured on iHeartRadio’s CEOs You Should Know podcast, where she discussed her career path, leadership philosophy and vision…