THE BUSINESS OF DAIRY

Every time we publish an issue of Northeast Dairy magazine, we do so with a mission to keep you, our members, informed on the important topics that are impacting the dairy industry every day. There are so many facets of the dairy industry, and what happens on the farm may not always seem to impact what happens at the scoop shop, but, in reality, it’s all about keeping dairy top of mind with American consumers. That’s why we’ve decided to cover “The Business of Dairy” in this issue, a wide-ranging theme that covers some of the most critical issues we’re all facing in one way or another.

Four main topics came to the surface as we put this issue together: trucking, solar energy, social media and plant-based dairy alternatives. These may not seem to be related on fi rst glance, but they have something in common: they keep our industry moving — on the roads, through the electric grid, in the digital space and on the retail shelves.

Each of these issues has legitimate pros and cons, but that’s OK. Our goal here is to get you thinking. Thinking about how the business of dairy impacts you, your employees, your customers and the consumer at the checkout counter. Thinking about what industry topics you want or need to learn more about. And, thinking about ways to keep dairy at the forefront, no matter what obstacles we meet along the way. We hope these topics will be helpful, and we welcome your feedback.