Dairy Month: Is the dairy industry experiencing a Renaissance?

“The millennial generation is really the one that is driving this sales growth.”

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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