Idaho Farmers E-Newsletter - August 2026

This month’s newsletter highlights how dairy farm families are diversifying their operations to build resilience, create new opportunities and strengthen their farms for the next generation. Idaho’s featured farmers, the Webb family of Heglar Creek Dairy, share how they’ve expanded beyond dairy into home construction, sod farming and an annual community event while preserving their family’s agricultural legacy.

You'll also find updates on how your checkoff is creating value for dairy farmers across Idaho and the region.

In this issue:

• Diversification stories from dairy farm families across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington
• CEO update on 2027 planning and Dairy West's new "Real Good" brand
• New On-Farm Tour and Ag Tourism Grant and expanded grant-writing support for dairy farmers
• Highlights from Twin Falls Ice Cream Funday and details on the upcoming Sustainable Dairy Forage Field Day
• Fall retail promotions putting local dairy in front of shoppers across the region
• Enhanced high school athletics partnerships bringing dairy to more student-athletes year-round
• Summer meals partnerships reaching nearly 13,000 children across the region
• New influencer strategy connecting consumers with dairy through everyday moments and seasonal campaigns