With June being Dairy Month, the Midwest Dairy Association is busy planning activities and events for the 8,000 dairy farmers across 10 Midwestern states that the organization represents, and dairy consumers nationwide.

Samantha Carter, the editor of the Midwest Dairy Association’s “Dairy Makes Sense” blog and informational website, said there will be many special events and stories on the website to celebrate dairy month.

Each June, Minnesota dairies welcome thousands of people to their farms. Here are many of the events taking place in Minnesota. Most have a small charge for the event. Before attending, double check to make sure the event is being held in case of inclement weather or other conflicts. Saturday, May 30, 2015 7 a.m. to noon. Clay County Breakfast on the Farm at Kasin Farms located three miles south of Hawley (4271 230th Street). For more information, call Keith and Lori Aakre, 218-937-5514.

• Saturday, June 6, 2015, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm at Rohe Dairy, Melrose. For more information, visit www.stearnsfarmbreakfast.com.

FOUNTAIN, Minn. – Michael and Margaret Johnson have found many ways to “share” their dairy.

From social media, to farm tours, to “June is Dairy Month” events, the young dairy farmers tell their story, answer questions and show their passion for agriculture.

A Minnesota dairy has won a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.

Dorrich Dairy in Glenwood, Minn., was recognized with a 2015 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability.

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. – A few years ago the Tom Mursu family was faced with a big decision whether or not to cut back on the dairy operation, expand, and/or change their operation altogether.

At that time they were milking about 60 cows in a 36-stall tie stall barn, which meant switching cows during milk. That was a very time consuming process and Tom was beginning to have some knee and hip problems from all of the squatting that was required milking in a tie stall barn. They were basically tied up doing chores 16 hours a day.