Happy National Dairy Month!
It is a time to recognize not only the hard-working milk producers across the country, but also the industry partnerships helping to build demand.
Virginia dairy farmer and National Dairy Board Chair, Joanna Shipp spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the dairy industry’s Renaissance, the partnership model, and what the future holds.
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