Oregon 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. Oregon's featured farmer, Pete Meenderinck of Meenderinck Dairy, shares how his family's feed business and dairy operation work together to support the farm's success.

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

In this issue:

• Diversification stories from dairy farm families across Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Washington
• CEO update on 2027 planning and Dairy West's new "Real Good" brand
• Upcoming Oregon producer meetings and opportunities to connect with fellow farmers
• Newberg High School football's Dairy Day connecting student-athletes with dairy nutrition, farming and processing
• New On-Farm Tour and Ag Tourism Grant and expanded grant-writing support for dairy farmers
• Fall retail promotions putting local dairy in front of shoppers
• Enhanced high school athletics partnerships bringing dairy to more student-athletes year-round
• Summer meals partnerships and a new influencer strategy connecting consumers with dairy