Utah Farmers E-Newsletter - June 2026
This month’s newsletter celebrates June Dairy Month by highlighting the farm families, traditions and dairy products that bring communities together across Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
You'll also find updates on how your checkoff is working to build trust, create demand and strengthen dairy's future through partnerships, nutrition outreach, workforce development and consumer engagement.
In this issue:
- Family-favorite recipes and stories from dairy farm families across the four-state region
- CEO update reflecting on Dairy West's first year as a four-state organization and key priorities of transparency, innovation and value
- Recognition of Dr. Eric Bastian's retirement and his contributions to BUILD Dairy, dairy research and workforce development
- Red Robin partnership extended through summer, continuing to showcase cheese in menu items nationwide
- Dairy Fuels Adventure campaign promoting dairy as a nutritious option for active summer lifestyles
- New first responder nutrition program connecting dairy with firefighters and emergency responders across the region
- Healthcare provider toolkit reaching 2,000 providers with evidence-based resources focused on heart health, weight management and GLP-1 medications
- World Cup campaign connecting dairy's nutrition benefits with one of the world's largest sporting events through digital, retail and consumer activations
- Upcoming opportunities to stay connected through Dairy West events, board meetings and farmer resources
