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Dairy’s Foundation Live, Silent Auctions Raise $50,000
DAIRY NEWS – The dairy community showed its support for education, outreach and programs to support the next generation of dairy leaders at the 2025 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference, held March 12-13 in Madison, Wis. Dairy’s Foundation hosted a silent auction and live auction during the conference, raising a total of $50,000.
Industry Heroes Lead the Charge as Dairy’s Foundation Kicks Off “Plant a Seed” Campaign
DAIRY NEWS – For the eighth year, the dairy community is coming together to invest in the future of dairy through education.
Dairy’s Foundation “Plant a Seed” Campaign Kicks Off with a Friendly Competition
DAIRY NEWS – The race is on! Dairy’s Foundation® launches the eighth annual “Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream” campaign, setting a goal of $75,000 to support initiatives that enhance leadership development, environmental sustainability, and community engagement across the dairy industry.
Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts
DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation has awarded five grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States
Raise a Glass to Dairy’s Future by Supporting Dairy’s Foundation on Giving Tuesday
DAIRY NEWS – The countdown to Giving Tuesday is on! Dairy producers and industry leaders are encouraged to show their support of the dairy industry by participating in the Dairy Foundation’s “Raise Your Glass to Dairy’s Future” Challenge from now through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3, 2024.
Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts
DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation has awarded grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities.
Live Auction to Benefit Dairy’s Foundation Set for 2024 PDP Business Conference
DAIRY NEWS – A live auction at the 2024 Business Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will give attendees the opportunity to bid on three unique prize packages, all benefiting Dairy’s Foundation.
“Plant a Seed” Campaign Underway to Benefit Educational Programs in Dairy Community
DAIRY NEWS – For the seventh year, the dairy community is working together to raise funds to support educational programs across the country.
Silent Auction Goes Online to Support Dairy Education, Leadership Initiatives
DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation Silent Auction is new and improved this year bringing the ability to bid online, adding extra time to bid on unique items and experiences.
Plant a Seed Campaign Underway to Benefit Educational Programs in Dairy Community
DAIRY NEWS – For the sixth year, a friendly competition is underway to raise funds to support educational programs for the dairy community.
Dairy's Foundation Awards Grants to Build Healthy Dairy Communities
DAIRY NEWS – Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, has awarded grants to four programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities.
Plant a Seed Campaign Results for Rural America
Juneau, Wis. – Four teams of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals recently concluded a friendly competition to raise funds to support the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation. The “Plant a Seed, Inspire A Dream” campaign raised $69,560.
Silent Auction to Benefit Dairy's Foundation
March 11, 2022 - DAIRY NEWS –Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF), also known as Dairy’s Foundation, will host its annual public silent auction at the 2022 Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) Business Conference, March 16-17, 2022, at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Funds raised from the event will directly support the foundation’s work to create new and sustainable dairy leadership resources and educational programs.
Dairy's Foundation Announces Grant Awards
MARCH 7, 2022 - DAIRY NEWS – Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF), also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, has awarded grants to three programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities.
Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Grant Applications Deadline Approaches
Juneau, Wis. - Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF), also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, is offering grants up to $5000 for new or unique programs for dairy-producer-focused initiatives. The independent grant selection committee will be searching for applications that focus on raising up the next generation of dairy producers, growing and maintaining public trust in the people and products of dairy, and building the skills of our producers.
Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Campaign Success Will Create Lasting Impact
Juneau, Wis. – Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF), also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, recently concluded a major fundraising campaign to support educational programs for the dairy community. Raising a record $76,504, the fundraiser far exceeded the 2021 campaign goal of $40,000.

Janet Keller of the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation on supporting educational programs for dairy producers
The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation has been supporting educational programs for dairy producers and farm youth for nearly two decades. Respected Wisconsin leader Janet Keller is executive director, and she tells Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about this non-profit organization's commitment to dairy families. This year's fund-raising campaign, "Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream," features team competitions. Listen to this conversation and find more information at dairyfoundation.org.
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation awards five scholarships for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy
DAIRY NEWS – Five students accepted into the 2021 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ were awarded scholarships from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF).
Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Silent Auction Raises over $17,000
DAIRY NEWS – The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) raised $17,030 during a silent auction held at the recent Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Nearly 100 items sold at the March 17-18 event at the Kalahari Resort.
Plan to Bid at Dairy’s Foundation® Silent Auction
JUNEAU, Wis. – The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation – Dairy’s Foundation® – will host a public silent auction during the upcoming Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) Business Conference, March 17 & 18, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. A wide variety of items, including tickets for sporting events, framed artwork, household and children’s items, athletic tickets, and more, will be on display and available for bidding. The auction will include more than 90 lots.