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 beyond the farm gate.

Bangert believes that in Wisconsin, the WIAA reaches people in a way that really matters. High school sports are the heartbeat of so many Wisconsin communities — whether you live in a rural town or a larger city. Through the WIAA, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin connects with tens of thousands of student-athletes, their families, and fans across hundreds of schools statewide. It starts early in the season with sponsored event programs and culminates with the state tournaments. That’s a huge opportunity to remind people that dairy farmers live in these same communities and care about the kids, and their futures. Milk is the official beverage of the WIAA.

Bangert tells Pam Jahnke that he feels confident about the investment being made by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin with the WIAA because it stretches beyond the spot.  Bangert says the WIAA promotes teamwork, leadership, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle, which align perfectly with the dairy community. Milk and dairy foods support growing bodies, strong bones, and active lives. When young athletes see dairy supporting their sports and schools, it reinforces dairy as a natural part of health and performance. Which he firmly believe as a dad, a youth basketball coach, and a dairy farmer.

Find out more about the partnerships paying dividends at wisconsindairy.org.

For many dairy operators in the state - community is critical.&nbsp; From community involvement to conservation practices on the farm, it's all connected.&nbsp; In Wisconsin, 99% of dairy farms are family-owned like David Bangert's dairy operation in Clark County.&nbsp; His commitment to his community stretch beyond the farm gate.
Bangert believes that in Wisconsin, the WIAA reaches people in a way that really matters. High school sports are the heartbeat of so many Wisconsin communities &mdash; whether you live in a rural town or a larger city. Through the WIAA, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin connects with tens of thousands of student-athletes, their families, and fans across hundreds of schools statewide. It starts early in the season with sponsored event programs and culminates with the state tournaments. That&rsquo;s a huge opportunity to remind people that dairy farmers live in these same communities and care about the kids, and their futures. Milk is the official beverage of the WIAA.
Bangert tells Pam Jahnke that he feels confident about the investment being made by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin with the WIAA because it stretches beyond the spot.&nbsp; Bangert says the WIAA promotes teamwork, leadership, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle, which align perfectly with the dairy community. Milk and dairy foods support growing bodies, strong bones, and active lives. When young athletes see dairy supporting their sports and schools, it reinforces dairy as a natural part of health and performance. Which he firmly believe as a dad, a youth basketball coach, and a dairy farmer.
Find out more about the partnerships paying dividends at <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Checkoff-at-Work/Promotions">wisconsindairy.org.</a>

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 marketing, analytics, and consumer trends to try and show them the value generated on their behalf.

This program is sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.