HARRISBURG,
Pa. — In
recognition of June Dairy Month, Pennsylvania
Dairymen’s Association is teaming up with milkshake fans,
PA Dairy Princesses and area businesses and organizations to celebrate the
Commonwealth’s leading sector of the State’s #1 industry Agriculture, (Dairy)
along with all of the delicious, nutrient-enriched dairy products enjoyed by
all ages.
Upcoming “MILKSHAKES ON THE MOO-VE” DAIRY MONTH
Locations include:
Thursday, June 1st, 11:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Fill a Glass with Hope® Kick Off at Weis Markets, 3440 Grandview Drive, Macungie, Pa..
PA Dairymen’s Association, American Dairy Association North East, Feeding
Pennsylvania and Weis Markets along with the PA Dairy Princesses and other
partners will announce how consumers can join the campaign to spread fresh milk
across the state to families struggling with hunger. Milkshakes will be
available to the public for purchase.
Friday, June 2nd, 6:00-10:00
p.m. - “LEGEN-DAIRY” City of Lancaster Bureau of Police First Friday Event, Ewell Plaza, 123 N. Queen St., Lancaster,
Pa. PA Dairymen’s
Association is partnering with Lancaster City Police, PA Dairy Princesses, Star
Rock Farms and sponsors to offer FREE milkshakes to the first 1,000
attendees, as well as fun games, a baby calf area, and more as
part of Lancaster’s First Friday events. Milkshakes will be available to the
public for purchase. Thanks to sponsors: City of Lancaster Bureau of
Police, Star Rock Farms, Fulton Bank, Lancaster Ag Council, Acuity
Advisors and CPAs, Blakinger Thomas Law Firm.
Tuesday, June 20th, Noon-5:00
p.m. - Renewal by Andersen of Central PA Days of Caring Dairy Celebration,
Renewal by Andersen Showroom, 4856 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Renewal by Andersen of Central PA will host
the Milkshake Truck to celebrate June Dairy month and will offer a
FREE milkshake to the first 50 attendees. Milkshakes will be
available to the public for purchase.
“We are excited to celebrate our
state’s hardworking dairy farmers and all who help produce our delicious dairy
foods and products for families across the state,” says PA Dairymen’s
Association Executive Director Dave Smith. “We enjoy spreading milkshake smiles
and collaborating with businesses and organizations to help educate everyone in
our communities on where their food comes from and are looking forward to a fun
month ahead,” he added.
Follow PA Dairymen’s Association
on social media all month for dairy industry highlights and a full schedule of
events on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Proceeds from milkshake sales help
support the PA Dairymen’s charitable causes, scholarships and philanthropic
work.
DAIRY-DELICIOUS
FACTS:
- Milk
is the official beverage of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania is
home to more than 5,200
dairy farm families.
- Dairy
contributes to $12.6
billion in annual revenue for Pennsylvania.
- PA
ranks 2nd in the nation for the number of dairy
farms and 8th in total milk production nationally.
- One 8-ounce
serving of whole milk delivers
13 essential nutrients including 8 grams of protein.
- Every one
cow supports $24,000 in annual economic revenue in Pa.
- Every 10 cows support one job in
the state.
- 99
percent of all dairy farms in
Pennsylvania are family owned.
About
Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association: The Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association is
the oldest dairy group in Pennsylvania. The Dairymen’s Milkshake is the
top-selling food item at the Food Court. The Pennsylvania Dairymen's
Association has been supporting "Fill a Glass with Hope®" with
agriculture partners, Feeding PA, American Dairy Association North East,
corporate partners and food banks since 2015. Over the past four years,
the PA Dairymen have donated more than $1 million to programs including The
Calving Corner; agricultural and educational projects; initiatives and
scholarships; the Fill A Glass with Hope® fresh milk campaign for
neighbors in need; the Choose PA Dairy consumer education and awareness
campaign; the PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Education Lab that travels to schools;
and the PA Dairy Princess and Promotion Program. Their philanthropic
efforts build a brighter future for all Pennsylvanians. For more information,
visit www.padairymens.com.