John,

June is National Dairy Month - the next few weeks provide a great opportunity to celebrate the dairy industry as a whole, and the local farms in your area!

The holiday was started in 1937 as National Milk Month, created as a way to promote drinking milk to U.S. consumers since there was a production surplus at the time.

Now the holiday is celebrated as a way to remind the public how nutritious dairy is, and the importance of local dairy farms in every community.

Consider getting involved this June by making a purchase from a local dairy farmer, getting a carton of your favorite ice cream flavor, or posting on social media celebrating National Dairy Month.