Farmers E-Newsletter - April 2026
This month’s newsletter is filled with updates showing how your checkoff is working for you—from sustainability spotlights and export strategy to retail partnerships, pediatric outreach and dairy education.
Discover how Dairy West is building trust in dairy, creating connections across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington and growing demand through unified strategy and innovation. Plus, see how farmers across the region are leading with stewardship, strengthening relationships with consumers and helping shape dairy’s future.
In this issue:
- Earth Month farmer spotlight featuring sustainability efforts from producers across the four-state region
- CEO update on Dairy West’s momentum, board meeting highlights and new research investments through the Pacific Northwest Dairy Research Consortium
- Oregon Emerging Leaders Session coming in May
- Dairy West’s engagement in national export strategy conversations through USDEC
- Washington Dairy Scholarships now open for 2026 applicants
- Recap of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association Convention
- Washington dairy farmers connecting with lawmakers at Dairy Day in Olympia
- Protein-focused retail promotion driving milk sales at Associated Food Stores
- Beans & Brews partnership delivering strong dairy demand and menu success
- Dairy spotlight at Taste Washington through sampling, culinary partnerships and consumer activations
- Pediatric care partnership helping build trust in dairy with families and healthcare providers
- Washington students connecting classroom learning to dairy through on-farm education
- New KSL content partnership sharing dairy stories in fresh, consumer-friendly ways
