dairy farmers of washington

Dairy producers across the Northwest could be under one banner when it comes to promotions and representation by the start of the New Year.

Seppi said he brings decades of experience in Checkoff work, most recently as the Executive Director of the Diary Farmers of Washington.

The Dairy Farmers of Washington is now accepting application for the 2018 Dairy Community Scholarship program.  The scholarships will be awarded to two junior and two senior who are involved in either FFA or 4-H and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, a passion for community service, and a desire to serve the dairy community.  Do...

In Dairy Grown, a new series focusing on young people who were raised in the dairy industry in Washington, the Dairy Farmers of Washington highlight Ashley Hanson, a 20-year-old Oklahoma State University student from Elk, WA.   Hanson is a third-generation dairy farmer at Darliane Farms who is now focused on getting a degree that will allow her to communicate and advocate for the dairy industry.  

The Dairy Farmers of Washington are launching a new series of in January designed to highlight young people who grew up on Washington dairy farms and still work in, or are going to school for agriculture.   Communications Coordinator Aleah Bright said every farmer has a story, and they want to reach out to younger people to show them that there are people their age in agriculture.  ...

The Dairy Farmers of Washington announced the winners of two $1,000 scholarships for students going to college who have been involved 4-H or FFA dairy programs.   Travis Lenssen from Lynden is going to WSU to pursue a degree in animal science and has spent hours working with a local vet.  ...

Two additional faces have been added to the Dairy Farmers of Washington Board.  Jim Werkhoven of Monroe, and Lana Smaciarz of Raymond, were recently elected to serve on the DFW board.   Werkhoven, with his brother, milks 1,300 cows on their farm which is about 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Werkhove...

The Dairy Farmers of Washington welcomed about 1,200 dairy farmers and others from the industry for the National Holstein Convention which is Washington for the first time ever.   CEO of the Dairy Farmers Scott Kinney said there will be something for everyone, but there’s a huge focus on future dairy farmers.   “...

Last week, we told you about the Dairy Farmers of Washington teaming up with Yoke’s for the Give-a-Gallon campaign; an effort to get fresh dairy products in the hands of local families in need.  The promotion has been expanded to include Safeway and Albertsons stores across the Inland Northwest.  To parti...

Now though Tuesday, the Dairy Farmers of Washington are partnering with Yoke’s Fresh Market Stores to Give-a-Gallon.  The two are working with 2nd Harvest to get dairy products to children and families in need across the Columbia Basin.  Jeff Ste...