Agriculture is an important industry in Vermont and one that keeps our state moving forward. The dairy industry in particular is what creates a favorite place for residents and tourists. Let's not forget the nutritional and delicious local products it provides to the New England states.

June Dairy Month originated in 1937 to celebrate the dairy industry and its many contributions to our society. In fact, the dairy industry alone provided over $493 million in economic activity for the state of Vermont in 2007. 

Grafton Village Cheese recognizes the importance of the dairy industry in the state of Vermont by providing its suppliers (local dairy farms) with a premium towards their milk check during this economic downturn. 

“As a high quality Vermont cheddar cheese producer, we depend upon milk from Vermont dairy farms, and we are very concerned about the viability of our Vermont dairy farmers at a time of extremely low milk prices,” said Adam Mueller, President of Grafton Village Cheese. “Consequently, we are working with our milk suppliers to provide farmers in southern and central Vermont an additional premium for the milk they provide to our Grafton Village Cheese plants in Grafton and Brattleboro.”

If you have the chance to visit with a dairy farmer this month (or any time) please take the time to say 'thank you'.  Without the hard work of  dairy farmers, we would not be able to enjoy the deliciousness of dairy products. What other food product can naturally supply you with nine essential vitamins and minerals? 

Fun Fact:

Did you know one ounce of hard cheese (like Cheddar) contains 8 grams of protein, where an egg contains 6 grams?