Farmers E-Newsletter - July 2025

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This month’s newsletter is packed with updates showing how your checkoff is working for you—from board election news and retail wins to workforce training, school programs and summertime outreach.

Discover how Dairy West is building trust in dairy, creating connections in local communities and growing demand across the region. Plus, explore new tools for on-farm safety, hear directly from staff and see how dairy is showing up in everything from senior meals to ice cream festivals.

In this issue:

  • Results of the 2025 board elections for the Idaho and Utah dairy commissions
  • Staff video updates featuring hiring insights and workforce development efforts
  • Dairy West’s new role leading worker training and safety programs across the region
  • Call for nominations for the 2025 Dairy Hall of Fame
  • Results from the Maverik Milk & Cookie retail promotion, including a 14% sales trend lift
  • Q3 “Local” theme insights shaping how we connect with consumers
  • Debut of the farm-to-fridge puzzle at summer meal programs and farm events
  • Dairy-focused senior outreach in partnership with the Utah Food Bank
  • Enrollment now open for the 2025–2026 Adopt A Cow classroom program
  • Ice Cream Funday preview with Dairy West’s flavor Farm to Spoon
  • Father’s Day campaign featuring dairy-rich recipes from a local BBQ influencer
  • Key dates for events, trainings and board meetings
  • Resource reminders including farm tour materials, product reimbursement and the farmer portal
  • Industry insights from the Dairy Checkoff podcast featuring the State of the Industry Report

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