Governor Mike Parson proclaimed June to be Dairy Month in Missouri. First Lady Teresa Parson presented the proclamation on behalf of the Governor at Swan Creek Holsteins. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and members of the Missouri dairy industry joined the First Lady for the proclamation.

“There is no better person to proclaim Dairy Month on my behalf than the First Lady,” Governor Mike Parson said. “She was raised on a Polk County dairy farm and continues to keep that industry dear to her heart. There are few industries more demanding than the dairy industry, where farmers commit to milking and caring for their livestock rain or shine every single day. Whether there is a foot of snow or it’s 100 degrees, our dairy farmers stay the course, and it is an honor to recognize their hard work.”

The Missouri dairy industry is valued at nearly $247.5 million and provides more than $2.2 billion in value-added contribution to the state. Missouri is home to 376 Grade A dairy farms.