Farm to Fridge: Let’s learn about the voyage of your milk!

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to the journey of milk.

During this National Dairy Month, the Virginia Farm Bureau shows us how farmers there prioritize herd health while producing enough milk to meet consumer demand.

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