I’m a dairy dad. By that, I mean that I love dairy. I’m not sure a day goes by when I’m not enjoying cheese, yogurt, milk or my absolute favorite… ice cream (you won’t believe my obsession with ice cream). And, we’re a dairy household – some of our favorite foods incorporate dairy and my teenage son downs a tall glass of milk every day (maybe that’s why he’s so tall now). 

We recently learned that June is National Dairy Month and the celebrations are being led right here in Nevada by the Nevada Dairy Farmers. They’re calling it “The Dairy Games.” As dairy fans, you don’t have to twist our arms – we’re already all in on this! 

Besides continuing to support dairy by delighting your tastebuds, you can tune in to the Nevada Dairy Farmers’ social media (they have TikTok, Instagram and Facebook) to watch “The Dairy Games” all month long. Each week, families can catch some new entertainment – like an exclusive song from local artist Grace Hayes, and videos from local Olympic medalists Krysta Palmer (diving) and Connor Fields (BMX racing) sharing pro tips about fueling up and staying healthy. 

It turns out that it’s not just families like mine that power their day with dairy, but athletes regularly find dairy to be the nutrition-packed food and beverage that keeps them in shape and powered up to be at the top of their game. Fun fact I learned – milk is actually one of the best beverages to drink after exercise because while it’s packed with vitamins and minerals, it’s also mostly water so it simultaneously rehydrates kids (and me when I occasionally exercise) while delivering all that nutrition. Who knew?? 

In addition to the entertainment and info to make us look like smart dads, the Nevada Dairy Farmers will help us celebrate Dairy Month with fun activities for kids, recipe ideas, and giveaways on their social media. So, whichever social media you’re on, give them a follow and check out what Dairy Month has to offer you and the fam.