Can you believe 2017 is already ending? What a year!
In 2018, watch for us to move Washington dairy forward with an even louder voice. Plans are underway for a new chapter of school events, farm tours, and advertising campaigns to promote dairy. From introducing new websites and videos to launching sales-focused programs with retailers and dairy business partners, expect to see more of your milksplash logo in the marketplace.
We’re planning new ways to connect dairy farming with consumers. The staff will shine a light on a generation of kids who grew up in the dairy community with a series called Dairy Grown. We’ll tell the story of how being a dairy kid prepared young adults for careers on and off the farm. The local media is on board to share the stories, too. Here’s a recent article from the Capital Press highlighting the series.
Washington dairies to put face on next generation
http://www.capitalpress.com/Washington/20171211/washington-dairies-to-put-face-on-next-generation
The DFW staff traveled from corner to corner of the state over the past twelve months. With your help, we’ve told more stories and connected more consumers with the thing that makes our dairy community so special: the farm families.
From all of us here at the Dairy Farmers of Washington we wish you a very safe and happy holiday season. We’re thankful to work with the greatest group of people in Washington.
Merry Christmas!
Scott Kinney
EPA can’t link cows to fouled shellfish
After dozens of Whatcom Country water samples, EPA could not link pollution to cattle.
Read more from Capital Press.
Winter Manure Storage Tips
Nichole Embertson, Nutrient Management Specialist, with the Whatcom Conservation District gives helpful reminders as we enter another winter season.
DFW Sponsors E. WA. Food Bank
1/3 of Eastern students have identified as food insecure.
Read more from Eastern 24/7.
Students Drink More Milk When it’s Served Hot
Hot chocolate milk increases breakfast participation in schools.
How to Satisfy the Global Demand for Animal Protein
Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s Annual Meeting presentation summary.
