Idaho Farmers E-Newsletter - October 2026
This month’s newsletter highlights how dairy farm families across the region are connecting with their communities, sharing their stories and helping consumers better understand where their food comes from. Idaho’s featured farmer, Siska Reece of Moo-Riah Dairy, shares how her family welcomes children to the farm through Farm Camp, school field trips and hands-on experiences that build appreciation for dairy farming and agriculture.
You'll also find updates on how your checkoff is creating value for dairy farmers across Idaho and the region.
In this issue:
- Community engagement stories from dairy farm families across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington
- CEO update on Dairy West's new "Real Good" brand, 2027 planning and national dairy checkoff leadership
- Registration details and producer reimbursement opportunities for the upcoming Dairy West and Idaho Dairymen's Association Annual Meeting
- State tournament tickets available to dairy farmers through Dairy West's high school athletics partnerships
- Women's Wellness Symposium connecting health professionals with evidence-based dairy nutrition information
- Results from the Idaho Cheeseburger Battle and retail promotions encouraging dairy purchases
- Foodservice partnerships with Beans & Brews, Burgerville and Red Robin, plus a national chef competition creating new opportunities for cheese
- Australia trade mission building international market opportunities for regional dairy products
- New consumer stewardship campaign highlighting the care dairy farmers put into their cows, land and communities
