Utah 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. Utah’s featured farmer, Landon Wiser of T&W Farms, shares how selling colostrum has created an additional revenue stream for the operation.

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

In this issue:

• Diversification stories from dairy farm families across Utah, Idaho, Washington and Oregon
• CEO update on 2027 planning and Dairy West's new "Real Good" brand
• Recognition of re-elected Utah Dairy Commission representatives
• New On-Farm Tour and Ag Tourism Grant and expanded grant-writing support for dairy farmers
• Utah State Fair Ice Cream Festival and opportunities for dairy farmers to attend
• Fall retail promotions and the latest from the Utah Cheeseburger Battle
• 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