Kansas Governor proclaims June “Kansas Dairy Month”

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has officially designated the month of June to be “Kansas Dairy Month.”

The Governor was joined by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and other agriculture community members in making the proclamation

“Kansas has one of the fastest-growing dairy industries in the nation,” Governor Laura Kelly said. ”Our dairy farmers feed the world and are essential to the overall success of our state’s economy. Dairy Month honors their hard work and contributions.”

Over the last three decades, Kansas’ dairy cow herd has doubled, and milk production has nearly quadrupled. Today, Kansas is home to nearly 170,000 milk cows and more than 210 dairy farms. Last year alone, the value of milk produced in Kansas totaled more than $696 million.

Read the full proclamation here.