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Dairy’s Foundation Hosts Silent Auction to Support Dairy Education, Leadership and Outreach Activities

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Contact: Caitlin Roy
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February 20, 2026 - DAIRY NEWS – From travel packages to artwork and diamond necklaces to cheese baskets, tools and much more, there is something for everyone to bid on in the 2026 silent auction to benefit Dairy’s Foundation®. All proceeds from the annual auction will support education and leadership development programs in the dairy industry.
 
Online bidding for dozens of auction items opened on February 17 and additional items will be added until the auction closes at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. The online auction can be accessed through the Dairy’s Foundation website at www.DairyFoundation.org.  Items can be viewed in person at the 2026 Business Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) March 4-5 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.
 
As the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain, Dairy’s Foundation provides financial support for programs that nurture the next generation of dairy leaders, develop the skills of current dairy farmers and strengthen the bond of trust between consumers and producers.
 
“We appreciate the generous support from individuals, farms, companies and organizations from across the dairy industry to donate auction items for the 2026 event,” said Brian Forrest, dairy farmer from Stratford, Wis., and chair of Dairy’s Foundation board of directors. “The auction provides an opportunity to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, event tickets, gift baskets for all ages and much more, all with a goal to invest in the future of the dairy industry.”
 
For more than 20 years, Dairy’s Foundation has been focused on raising funds and awarding grants to support educational and sustainability initiatives for the dairy industry and those impacted by it. It was originally founded in 2002 as the charitable arm of Professional Dairy Producers^® (PDP). Donations can be made at www.dairyfoundation.org.
 
 
Dairy’s Foundation, a national public-held foundation was established by Professional Dairy Producers in 2002 as a way to raise funds and awards grants for educational programs. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 entity. Our mission is to share ideas, resources and experiences about important issues surrounding the dairy industry through educational opportunities for dairy producers and the public.