Raise a glass to dairy farmers

Butter, ice cream, cheese, and milk are just a few staple items that can be found in most American households. June is National Dairy Month and it’s a time to honor the family farms, wholesome food, jobs, and economic impact the dairy industry provides. More than 94% of dairy farms are family-owned, the industry supports over 3 million jobs and generates more than $40 billion in direct wages.

This month, I encourage you to stop by a dairy, creamery or even a local ice cream shop to help celebrate the dedication it takes to get nutritious dairy foods to your table. Check out this list of dairy related agritourism locations.

Kansas

Call Hall – Manhattan, KS 

McCarty Dairy – Rexford, KS 

Alma Cheese – Alma KS 

Hildebrand Farms – Junction City, KS 

Missouri

Shatto Milk Company – Osborn, MO 

Oklahoma

Braums – Tuttle, OK

Nebraska

UNL Dairy Store – Lincoln, NE 

402 Creamery – Lincoln, NE 

Colorado

Morning Fresh Dairy Farm –

Colorado Co – Kersey, CO 

South Dakota

Farm Life Creamery – Ethan, SD 

Kylie Reiss can be reached at [email protected]

PHOTO: Milk pouring into a glass. (Adobe Stock │ #354060824 – alter_photo)