The following press release was submitted to Smith County Insider by Shannon Baker, Communications Content Specialist with The Dairy Alliance. You can learn more about The Dairy Alliance at https://thedairyalliance.com.
Abby Malone – 2020 June Dairy Month Chairman for Smith County
Nashville, Tenn. – Abby Malone has been named the 2020 June Dairy Month Chairman for Smith County.
Co-sponsored by The Dairy Alliance, 4-H and the Tennessee Farm Bureau, June Dairy Month activities are designed to communicate the value of milk and other dairy products to Tennessee consumers. Chairpersons play a vital role in spreading dairy’s message in their communities.
“Being June Dairy Month Chairman means that I can educate others on different dairy products,” Malone said. “I am passionate about dairy because I love dairy products and the process of making them. I’ve taught a class on the process of making butter, and I make and sell my own butter at home.”
Abby, a freshman at Gordonsville High School, is the daughter of Nancy and Sammy Malone. Malone is a member of FFA, the Hats of Love and Blacklight Puppet Ministry. She is an active member of her 4-H chapter, participating in poultry judging, speech contests, interactive exhibits and Chick Chain.
“We wish Abby much success in her role of communicating the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to the people in Smith County,” said American Dairy Association of Tennessee president Celeste Blackburn. “Abby will appreciate the cooperation of the people there. Her interest and enthusiasm will result in a better informed community from which all will benefit.”
Originally deemed “National Milk Month” by American grocers in 1937, National Dairy Month began to promote dairy consumption during peak milk production in the summer. Today, it continues celebrating with the Southeast’s communities and companies through festivals, contests and even a special night dedicated to dairy farmers at the ballpark.
In 2019, there were an estimated 32,000 Tennessee dairy cows living on 200 dairy farms producing 64.1 million gallons, or approximately 551 million pounds, of milk. The top five milk producing Tennessee counties were: Loudon, Bradley, Monroe, Bedford and McMinn.
This year’s theme, “The Art of Dairy,” encourages families to make milk their first beverage choice due to its unique package of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are an essential part of a healthy diet. With local media and farm bureaus, dairy farmers will be working alongside The Dairy Alliance to engage consumers through social media, radio contests, T-shirt giveaways, events and more. For more information on how you can celebrate June Dairy Month, please visit us online at www.thedairyalliance.com/june-dairy-month.
On behalf of dairy farm families, the non-profit The Dairy Alliance works with schools, health professionals, retailers, dairy processors and the public to promote dairy foods. For more information, visit www.thedairyalliance.com.
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