Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
More than $32 million in dairy farmer generated funds are managed by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW). Headquartered in Madison, DFW focuses on enhancing the value of all Wisconsin produced dairy products. Ultimately the goal is to return those dairy invested dollars back to the farm gate. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin connects with farmers and consumers to take them behind the curtain of mark…Social links:
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From The Parlor To The Boardroom -- Dairy Farmers Are Leaders
Wisconsin dairy farmer and DFW Board Member Annaliese Wegner shares how everyday farm management translates into impactful industry leadership. She explores how the farmer-led checkoff creates unity among over 5,000 diverse operations to build global demand and protect consumer trust. Whether milki…
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Elections Approach For Dairy Farmers of WI - Get Involved Like Sandy Madland
It’s election time for the 9 open districts for the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors, so it’s a great time to talk about farmer leadership and their voice. Today, we learn the story of Sandy Madland, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Director. Madland was …
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The High School "Escape Room" That’s Changing How We See Dairy
Wisconsin dairy farmers are bringing the farm to the classroom with the launch of the Care for the Land Escape Room, a digital, game-based learning experience for high school students. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board member Gary Kohn joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss how this turnkey resource allows…
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WIAA Partnership Pays - In Many Ways - David Bangert
For many dairy operators in the state - community is critical. From community involvement to conservation practices on the farm, it's all connected. In Wisconsin, 99% of dairy farms are family-owned like David Bangert's dairy operation in Clark County. His commitment to his community stretch bey…
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MacGyvers, Moomaws & Farm Fit Farmers Showcase Human Side Of Dairy
Wisconsin dairy farmer Carolyn Alsteen joins the show to discuss the Born to Dairy campaign, a vibrant celebration of the grit, humor, and creativity that defines America’s Dairyland. Discover how Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is putting checkoff dollars to work, using unique personas to bridge the ga…
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No Pretending. Things Are Tough For Wisconsin Dairy Operators - Ben Miller
Nobody in Wisconsin's dairy community can deny - it is tough right now. Milk prices are low, margins are tight, and there’s a lot of frustration out there. How does Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin view the year farmers just lived through? That's where the conversation starts with Pam Jahnke and Ben Mi…
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Wisconsin Butter Makes Everything Better
Stephanie Hoff sits down with Alice in Dairyland Sara Hagenow, the official ambassador for Wisconsin's dairy industry, to talk about the state's proudest tradition: butter. Hagenow explains that Wisconsin butter’s superior richness and flavor come from high-quality cream produced by local farms wit…
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Ho Ho Holy Cheese! It's Go Time For Wisconsin Dairy - Jonathon Hallock
The holidays are upon us and grocery carts are filling up with all the essentials for baking, cooking, and entertaining. One big winner this time of year? Dairy. Today, we’re talking about how dairy sales grow in November and December, and what Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is doing at retail to suppo…
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Ho Ho Holy Cheese! It's Hot Holiday Demand Time For WI Dairy! Jonathon Hallock
The holidays are upon us and grocery carts are filling up with all the essentials for baking, cooking, and entertaining. One big winner this time of year? Dairy. Today, we’re talking about how dairy sales grow in November and December, and what Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is doing at retail to suppo…
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Checkoff Dollars Result In Big Wins For Wisconsin Dairy!
Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member Ali Straschinske says farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 co…
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