Farmers E-Newsletter - October 2025

This month’s newsletter is packed with updates showing how your checkoff is working for you—from annual meeting details and industry innovation to community celebrations, health outreach and marketing campaigns.

Discover how Dairy West is building trust in dairy, creating connections in local communities and growing demand across the region. Plus, explore insights, programs and stories that highlight how dairy is making an impact from the classroom to the grocery store.

In this issue:

Details on the upcoming Dairy West and Idaho Dairymen’s Association Annual Meeting, Nov. 5–6 in Boise
Recap of the 2025 Ice Cream Festival at the Utah State Fair, raising $6,509 for the Utah Food Bank
Spotlight on the Butter Cow Sculpture honoring the Utah Mammoth Hockey Team
Launch of the Eggnog + Donut holiday retail promotion with Associated Food Stores and Franz
Insights on the “Mindbody Good” trend and opportunities for dairy innovation
“Practice to Plate” holiday box shared with 220 health professionals across Idaho and Utah
Debut of Dairy West’s new Virtual Reality Dairy Experience at Utah STEM Fest
Adventure Swap video series continues with Boise State Esports
Industry insights from the Dairy Checkoff podcast on whole milk’s comeback