We asked 2026 Hustle on the Hill participants about training, recovery, and nutrition. Here's what they shared during National Dairy Month—including the role of protein and real milk in their routines.

Every dairy farm looks a little different, but one priority remains the same: keeping cows healthy, comfortable and well cared for. Dairy farmers put careful thought into the housing they provide, creating spaces that give cows a comfortable place to rest, access to fresh food and water, and protection from changing weather conditions. From barn design to bedding and ventilation, meet the dairy farmers who are putting cow comfort at the center of their everyday care.

Some of the best lessons about dairy happen when agriculture comes directly into the classroom. Local partners from 4-H, FFA, Farm Bureau, and other agricultural organizations help students connect what they eat and drink every day to the farms and people behind it. Dairy Farmers and local ag educators were asked to share how they bring dairy to life for students, the farm facts kids love most, and their advice for helping the next generation learn more about dairy.

Across our region, dairy farmers, Extension educators, Farm Bureau staff, and youth organizations are helping bring agriculture into classrooms through interactive activities, engaging resources, and real-life experiences. They know that when learning is fun and relatable, students are more likely to remember it and share what they've learned with their families.

Learn how the Randy Davis Memorial Milk Fund carries one Tennessee dairy farmer’s legacy forward by connecting farms, families, and communities through fresh milk—from our farm to your family.

When you pour a glass of milk, you probably aren't thinking about its road trip. Often, the furthest into milk’s journey we consider is when we pull it off the grocery store shelf. 

Real dairy milk has a story that often starts surprisingly close to home, like right in the heart of Tennessee. When it comes to your milk, know it is local. 

Ever wondered how dairy farmers help cows beat the heat? Or what milk truck drivers do behind the scenes to make sure your dairy products arrive fresh and ready to enjoy? We asked dairy farmers to share how they care for their cows, protect milk quality, and keep fresh dairy moving from the farm to your family's table, even on the hottest summer days.

Celebrate National Dairy Month 2026 with local events across the Southeast region.

The 2025-2026 Adopt a Cow program wrapped up with live chats on dairy farms across the Southeast region.

Dairy farmers across the Southeast were already finding practical ways to stretch resources, cut waste, and make every resource count. From repurposing materials to rethinking everyday processes, these farmers are proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be flashy to be effective or to work. Here’s how four dairy farms are making smarter use of what they have.

Across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, dairy farmers are shaping a future that honors the land, supports their families, and strengthens the communities they feed. It’s powered by collaboration that brings together Maola Local Dairies™, a cooperative of family-owned dairy farms, with two environmental organizations in the region, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Sustainable Chesapeake.

Discover how dairy farmers use modern technology like RFID tags, robotic feeders, and herd management systems to improve efficiency, save time, and support cow comfort.

At Godfrey Dairy in Madison, Georgia, it looks like data sheets and milk tanks. Environmental assessments and energy-efficient upgrades. It looks like measuring carbon scores and investing in equipment that cools milk faster while using less power. So as the sun rises over nearly 2,000 acres, each morning, Megan Clark is already thinking about the future. 

The 2026 Southeast Dairy Ambassadors will work events across the region to support real dairy milk.

Dairy farmers reflect on their favorite moments of 2025, New Year’s goals for their farms, and the experiences that remind them why dairy matters.

Winter might have us reaching for extra layers, but for Southeast dairy cows, cooler days are a welcome break from the heat. Still, winter brings its own challenges. Here’s how local dairy farmers keep their herds healthy, comfortable, and thriving through the cold, wet Southern winter.

Farming isn’t for the faint of heart, but it is for the steadfast, the hopeful, and the people who find joy in moments most of us would scroll past. And today, these farmers are pulling back the barn door and sharing exactly why they’re grateful to do what they do.

Farm safety is something that we have all heard about in various ways and we have heard how to prepare farm equipment and tractors. It is also important to note that farm accidents still happen despite the best preparedness strategies. How prepared are we to help provide life-saving measures in those critical first few minutes when tragedy does strike on our farm?

Read profiles of four dairy farms in Virginia, Georgia, and Kentucky, including how families describe farm work, equipment, and plans for the next generation.

Have you ever walked into a Southeast dairy barn and heard George Strait crooning through the rafters? More and more dairy farmers are playing music in the barn, and it’s not just for the dedicated workers. Music helps cows feel calm, safe, and more productive. As it turns out, a little Sinatra can go a long way when it comes to cow comfort. And when cows are comfortable, everybody wins.