There's more than meets the eye at June Dairy Celebrations around Wisconsin.  Helping to guide those activities and educational opportunities are farm families all across the state and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Pam Jahnke visits with Dan Hinz of Pickett.  Hinz is a fourth generation dairy operator that represents other dairy farms in Outagamie and Winnebago counties.  Hinz believes that "America's Dairyland" isn't just a phrase, it's something that's been built for generations. He's proud to help people understand that today's dairy operations are family-rooted: 99% of farms are family-owned with multi-generational legacy and first-generation passion.

Sharing the committment to care that dairy operators have is another reason Hinz enjoys June Dairy Month.  Telling the story of the deep care for cows farms have, and the professionals they enlist to help like nutritionists, for hands-on daily care.  The care doesn't end there.

Stewardship of land: protecting soil and water for future generations and working hard to blend tradition with the latest innovation makes dairy a dynamic industry.  A perfect example of that is the Master Cheesemaker program unique to Wisconsin.  ONLY Switzerland has another Master Cheesemaker program. Those cheesemakers are also a part of the multi-generational dairy story shared through June Dairy events.  Remember, 99% of the cheese proudly produced in Wisconsin ends up being consumed beyond our state borders, and well into the global marketplace.

As Dan Hinz put it, “Some places make dairy,  Wisconsin was Born to Dairy.”

To find all the June Dairy Celebrations happening across the state, go to June Dairy Month on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin website and follow all the stories and shares on social media too!