Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.

Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes.

And throughout the past seven years, my administration and I have worked hard to support Wisconsin’s booming dairy industry, as well as our farmers and producers who make it all happen.

We supported research at the Dairy Hub and Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison, created the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, bolstered funding for the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program, and so much more.

I was also proud to increase funding for our successful dairy processor grants and continue support for farmer mental health services to make sure farmers and their families have the support they need.

Folks, we know that farmers are struggling.

Whether it’s trade wars or the war in Iran causing chaos on exports and rising prices on equipment, feed, and gas, cuts to critical federal programs, or unprecedented and unpredictable weather, it’s been tough.

But our dairy farmers have been the backbone of our state and our economy for generations, and here in Wisconsin, we will not turn our backs on them now.

We’re going to keep working every day to ensure our farmers, producers, and processors have the support they need to be successful and to ensure Wisconsin stays on top as “America’s Dairyland.”

And this month, we’re proud to celebrate the hardworking folks who make it all happen.

The folks who churn out the best ice cream, produce the best darn cheese in the world, and who have helped make Wisconsin the great place it is to call home.

So, I encourage Wisconsinites to join me in celebrating June Dairy Month by supporting our local dairy farmers and producers.

Pick up that pint of ice cream, treat yourself to some cheese curds—fresh or fried, and let’s celebrate all that makes Wisconsin, Wisconsin.

Happy June Dairy Month, folks!