Dairy Checkoff: Driving Innovation

In 2022, dairy checkoff sales-driving efforts focused on delivering results in the short term while still keeping a close eye on the future. A collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, adding more cheese to chicken sandwiches and record exports are among the highlights that solidified the dairy checkoff’s mission of growing sales and trust in 2022 on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers.

Checkoff launched a new partnership with Raising Cane’s to drive dairyfocused menu innovation that will increase dairy opportunities throughout the day through sandwich, beverages and sides innovation

National Dairy Council announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach that improves public health and advances dairy’s benefits, including the role full-fat dairy may play in cardiovascular and metabolic conditions

Globally, U.S. dairy set record export levels in 2022 (through November) with export growing 4% compared to 2021 data; in all, exports represent 18% of total U.S. production

Working through checkoff-employed food scientists, partner Taco Bell rolled out a dairy-based creamer used in coffee and cold-whipped drinks - and relaunched the checkoff-created Grilled Cheese Burrito that features 10 times the amount of dairy vs. a traditional taco

Make plans to join us for a Dairy Judging Clinic at the Ohio Spring Sale on Thursday, April 20th at 7 pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. All skill levels are encouraged to attend- even if you have never tried judging before, come check it out! Refreshments will be served and 4-H participants will be entered into a drawing to win vouchers towards a purchase at the sale!

Join District 5 for their All-Breeds show on June 10th at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville, OH. The show starts at 1 pm and lunch will be provided!

Former OHN Editor Esther Welch celebrated her 95th birthday on March 21st. Happy Birthday to one of the best in the business!

Dr. Brad Garrison received the award for 2022 Ohio Veterinarian of the Year, the highest award given by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. His picture and the article appeared in the March 9 issue of the Farm and Dairy. The award was presented during a special ceremony at the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference held March 1, 2023. A 1983 graduate of The Ohio State University he has been a dairy practitioner for more than 30 years and is a longtime member of the Killbuck Valley Veterinary Association. Congratulations, Dr. Garrison!

The Holstein Foundation will host a virtual Spring into Action Seminar on April 18, 2023, at 7 p.m. EST. The hour-long session titled, More Cheese Please, is sponsored by DMI. During the interactive session, youth participants will explore the world of cheese with DMI’s “Chad the Cheese Guy.” Topics will include insights in dairy product judging, Dairy Foods Research Network Centers, cheese focused career opportunities, and more! Contact Kelli Dunklee at 800.952.5200 ext. 4124 or by email with questions about the Spring into Action Seminar. For more information about the Holstein Foundation visit www.holsteinfoundation.org.

Let Diana Miley at the Ohio Holstein office know about your district show to make sure you have the supplies you need to make sure your show goes off without a hitch. Also, our Queen Aubree Topp will need those District show dates as well.