Ninth Annual “Plant a Seed” Campaign to Support Dairy Education, Outreach Programs

Three Industry Heros, Pipping Concrete, Grassland Dairy Products and Mullins Cheese, Champion Dairy’s Foundation®

The ninth annual “Plant a Seed” campaign supporting Dairy’s Foundation® officially launches on February 1, 2026, bringing the dairy community together to invest in education, sustainability and outreach programs that move the industry forward.

The 2026 campaign goal is $70,000 with every dollar going directly to programs that develop dairy leaders, strengthen on-farm skills and build stronger connection between dairy producers and their communities. Donations can be made online at www.DairyFoundation.org or in person at the 2026 PDP Business Conference, March 4-5, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.

Three industry heroes – Pipping Concrete, Grassland Dairy Products and Mullins Cheese – have stepped up as campaign champions to match donations made by individuals, farms and businesses during the campaign.

“Supporting dairy education has never mattered more and we appreciate the leadership of the industry heroes in the 2026 Plant a Seed Campaign,” said Brian Forrest, dairy producer from Stratford, Wis., and chair of Dairy’s Foundation board of directors. “Programs supported by Dairy’s Foundation prepare today’s dairy farmers for what’s next, inspire future leaders and help consumers better understand where their food comes from.”

Dairy’s Foundation is the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain. 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) and has supported hundreds of programs and thousands of dairy producers since its formation.

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.