Become a dairy expert during June dairy month!

It’s June Dairy Month and there are plenty of reasons we’re celebrating it here at Bader Rutter! Our roots as an organization are firmly planted in food production and our Wisconsin headquarters places us in the heart of America’s Dairyland. Bader Rutter associates are actively involved in running dairy farms, supporting the introduction of new dairy products and helping dairy producers tell the story of the dairy industry. In fact, you can say we’re involved in the dairy industry from the farm gate to the dinner plate!

June Dairy Month is a great time to learn more about the dairy industry. Throughout the month there are plenty of opportunities designed to let you experience dairy farming as well as a number of websites that can help you add some more dairy into your diet. Below are a few places to get started!

DairyDoingMore.org
This website not only provides educational details, but also a listing of events where you can learn more about dairy farming and the dairy industry.

• Did you know?
    ο  Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza per second. That’s enough to cover more than 90 football fields. 
    ο  Cheese is the number one food craving … even beating out chocolate!

EatWisconsinCheese.com
From Wisconsin Mascarpone Cappuccino Panna Cotta to the Grilled Cheese Academy, this is your go-to site for all recipes involving cheese! This site also offers A Traveler’s Guide to America’s Dairyland, containing a detailed listing of over 100 Wisconsin creameries and cheese factories open for tours.

DairyFarmingToday.org
Learn about life on a dairy farm straight from the farmers who do the work, day in and day out. Become a dairy jargon pro by perusing the dairy dictionary or spend a day in the life of a cow! This site has everything you need to know about dairy farming.

USDairy.com
Through the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the entire dairy industry — from farm to fridge — is working together to foster innovation and give consumers more of what they want, when and where they want it. Visit this website to learn about the industry’s commitment to healthy people, a healthy product and a healthy planet!

NationalDairyCouncil.org
This site is the perfect resource for all your nutrition needs! This site also gives detailed explanations about the industry’s commitment to research. You can also find information on the GEN YOUth Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works with schools, communities and business partners to develop programs to inspire youth to stay active and healthy!

BodyByMilk.com
Check out the latest celebrities to sport a milk mustache and learn how milk can help refuel you after a workout. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create your own milk mustache ad!

TheDairyDifference.com
For a great on-farm experience, check out a dairy breakfast in your area. Every June, farmers throughout Wisconsin open their farms to their community to celebrate June Dairy Month. Menus vary, but almost all include scrambled eggs, pancakes, cheese, milk and lots of ice cream! Take in farm tours, let the kids enjoy pedal tractor rides, or sit back and listen to the live music offered at many of the breakfasts. This site lists every dairy breakfast in the state!

FOFarms.com
Located just 75 minutes from Chicago, Fair Oaks is a dairy adventure suitable for all ages! Fair Oaks features interactive displays for children, a 4D movie experience and a birthing barn where visitors can watch a cow give birth. 

If you’re ready to learn more about life on a farm, the best way is to talk to a dairy farmer. Dairy farmers are a warm and welcoming group, so don’t be shy about asking one in your area. Or, leave a comment below, and we’ll be happy to help you out. We love showing you why we love the lifestyle dairy farming provides.