AgUnited For South Dakota has helped sponsor open houses for community members to tour local dairy farms. These outreach programs help educate neighbors about dairy production, while celebrating the work of dairy farmers. In the past two events, more than 500 people attended and ate lunch at the Moonlight Dairy open house near Alcester, and more than 750 attended the open house at Oaklane Colony near Alexandria. What a fantastic way to promote dairy!

To take part in upcoming dairy tours, check out information provided at AgUnited for South Dakota. Salas Dairy is the next stop on the list on August 15, 2009 in Parker, S.D. That will be followed by Hilltop Dairy on August 29, 2009 in Elkton, S.D. If you’re in the area and want to take part, everyone is welcome! Enjoy a good lunch, tour the dairy, learn more about dairy production in South Dakota and the importance of dairy in your diet! Sounds like an exciting day to me!