National Dairy Month!

National Dairy Month is celebrated every year during the month of June throughout the United States. It is a month-long celebration of the contributions the dairy industry has made for more than 85 years.

How can you celebrate National Dairy Month?

  • Read one or more of these books.
  • Savor the recipes made with dairy all month long.
  • Visit a dairy farm and thank a farmer.
  • Pick up your favorite cheeses or have some frozen yogurt.
  • Learn the difference between whipping cream and half and half.

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Ice cream social : the struggle for the soul of Ben & Jerry's
Edmondson, Brad.
Paper Book
The story of Ben & Jerry's and its controversial acquisition by Unilever, based on interviews with insiders and "rich in details" (Kirkus Reviews). Ben & Jerry's has always been committed to an insanely ambitious three-part mission- making the world's best ice cream,...

338.7637 Ed58 2014

The essential book of homesteading : the ultimate guide to sustainable living
English, Ashley
Paper Book
All the information you need to homestead--gathered in one ultimate, essential book!   In barnyards and backyards, on rooftops and in alleyways, a movement is happening--the modern homesteading movement. Whether it's turning a lawn into a vegetable...

630 English 2017

Living a country year : wit and wisdom from the good old days
Apps, Jerold W.
Paper Book
In his bestselling Every Farm Tells a Story, Jerry Apps brought color and detail to the dreams so many of us have of...

630.9775 Apps 2007

Simple things : lessons from the family farm
Apps, Jerold W.
Paper Book
In this collection of thoughtful essays, Jerry Apps reflects on the "simple things" that made up everyday life on the farm--an old cedar fencepost, Fanny the farm dog, the trusty tools used for farmwork, the kerosene lantern the family gathered around each morning and evening. As he holds each...

630.9775 Apps 2018

More than words : a memoir of a writing life
Apps, Jerold W.
Paper Book
In this combination memoir and craft book, award-winning author Jerry Apps shares the next phase in his life story begun in Limping through Life and Once a Professor. Beginning with a boyhood surrounded by storytellers, Jerry takes readers along on his path to becoming one of the...

630.9775 Apps Apps 2022

Pabst farms : the history of a model farm
Eastberg, John C.
Paper Book
Although the Pabst name is world-famous for its ties to the brewing industry, Fred Pabst Jr. balanced his duty to the family brewery with his love of land and livestock. In 1906, he began purchasing large parcels of land near Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to create one of the most important model...

630.9775 Ea77 2014

On a Wisconsin family farm : historic tales of character, community and culture
Geiger, Corey A.
Paper Book
Based on Corey Geiger's popular Homesteader's Hope column, On a Wisconsin Family Farm flings the barn doors wide open to a cast of characters who built America's Dairyland. In 1905, twenty-eight-year-old Anna Satorie, granddaughter of Bohemian immigrants, went against...

630.9775 Geiger 2021

Barefoot boy and other drivel
Hubin, Peter J.
Paper Book

630.9775 H863 2010

Wisconsin Farm Lore
Hintz, Martin
Paper Book
It's well nigh impossible to break into Wisconsin's history without picking up some respectable dirt in the way of farm lore, country wisdom and undisputed records of agricultural prowess. And when it comes to the Badger State, few people are as familiar with the soil of its stories as Martin Hintz....

630.9775 Hintz 2012

When horses pulled the plow life of a Wisconsin farm boy, 1910-1929
Larson, Olaf F.
Paper Book
In 1910, when Olaf F. Larson was born to tenant livestock and tobacco farmers in Rock County, Wisconsin, the original barn still stood on the property. It was filled with artifacts of an earlier time--an ox yoke, a grain cradle, a scythe used to cut hay by hand. But Larson came of age in a...

630.9775 L329 2011

Dear county agent guy : calf pulling, husband training, and other dispatches from the heart of the Midwest
Nelson, Jerry
Paper Book
"Jerry Nelson's column comes from the true heart of the Midwest. He has the true voice, the slow twang. He knows wheat from barley. He knows hardware, he knows vegetation, he knows people."--Garrison Keillor In the tradition of Mark Twain and Jean Shepherd, Dave...

630.9783 N334 2016

Never turn your back on an Angus cow : my life as a country vet
Pol, Jan
Paper Book
The star of The Incredible Dr. Pol shares his amusing, and often poignant, tales from his four decades as a vet in rural Michigan.   Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised the in Netherlands on a dairy farm, he is the star of Nat Geo Wild’s hit...

636.089 P756 2014

Creating Dairyland how caring for cows saved our soil, created our landscape, brought prosperity to our state, and still shapes our way of life in Wisconsin
Janus, Edward.
Paper Book
The story of dairying in Wisconsin is the story of how our very landscape and way of life were created. By making cows the center of our farm life and learning how to care for them, our ancestors launched a revolution that changed much more than the way farmers earned their living -- it...

636.2142 Janus 2011

Home cheese making : recipes for 75 homemade cheeses
Carroll, Ricki.
Paper Book
In this home cheese making primer, Ricki Carrol presents basic techniques that will have you whipping up delicious cheeses of every variety in no time. Step-by-step instructions for farmhouse cheddar, gouda, mascarpone, and more are accompanied by inspiring profiles of home cheese makers. With...

637.3 Carroll 2002

Home cheese making : from fresh and soft to firm, blue, goat's milk, and more
Carroll, Ricki
Paper Book
Widely acclaimed as "the Cheese Queen," Ricki Carroll has guided thousands of home cheese makers and inspired the burgeoning popularity of artisanal cheese making with her classic book, Home Cheese Making, first published in 1982, with over 400,000 copies in print. The...

637.3 Carroll 2018

Kitchen creamery : making yogurt, butter, and cheese at home
Hill, Louella.
Paper Book
As the DIY movement continues to gain momentum, it's no wonder home cheesemaking is the next hot topic. And from cheesemaking authority and teacher Louella Hill comes an education so timely and inspiring that every cheese lover and cheesemonger, from novice to professional, will have something to...

637.3 H553 2015

The nourished kitchen : farm-to-table recipes for the traditional foods lifestyle : featuring bone broths, fermented vegetables, grass-fed meats, wholesome fats, raw dairy, and kombuchas
McGruther, Jennifer.
Paper Book
A cookbook from the author of the popular website Nourished Kitchen, featuring over 160 recipes based on the "traditional foods" philosophy of eating, which emphasizes whole grains, dairy, red meat, organ meats, and fermented foods. The traditional foods movement is a fad-free...

641.302 M178 2014

Wisconsin field to fork : farm-fresh recipes from the dairy state
Fredrich, Lori
Paper Book
Farm-to-table dining has become best practice in restaurants across the nation, connecting consumers with those who make and grow their food. While farmers have diversified their crops to meet the needs of both creative chefs and increasingly adventurous home cooks, chefs have played a crucial...

641.5977 Fredrich 2023

The great big cheese cookbook
Robson, James.
Paper Book
The Great Big Cheese Cookbook is a delectable look at one of the world's favorite ingredients: cheese. With more than 300 decadent recipes featuring a variety of cheeses (including Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, Mozzarella, Feta, Gruyère, and many more), this book shows you how to make the most...

641.673 Great 2009

The great grilled cheese book : grown-up recipes for a childhood classic
Greenspan, Eric
Paper Book
Fifty chef-created recipes-some classic, some boundary pushing-for America's favorite sandwich, the grilled cheese. A fresh take on the beloved American classic, from the classic white bread with American cheese to "The Champ" (a taleggio and short rib extravaganza); the "Johnny...

641.673 Greenspan 2018

That cheese plate wants to party : festive boards, spreads, and recipes with the cheese by numbers method
Mullen, Marissa
Paper Book
It's time to party! This how-to guide will turn any gathering into a cheese-filled opportunity for connection and self-care--from the bestselling author of That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life, "the grande dame of cheese boards" (USA Today). "The ultimate...

641.673 Mullen 2023

Jeni's splendid ice cream desserts
Bauer, Jeni Britton.
Paper Book
In Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Desserts, ice creams deliciously melt into hot brown Bettys, berry cobblers, sweet empanadas, and corn fritters. Her one-of-a-kind cakes and cookies are not only served with ice cream, they get crumbled on top and incorporated into the ice cream base...

641.862 B326 2014

No-churn ice cream : over 100 simply delicious no-machine frozen treats
Bilderback, Leslie
Paper Book
Discover how to make homemade ice cream and other desserts!In every country you'll find people eating ice cream on street corners, in markets, and in fancy restaurants. But the number of people who make it at home is much smaller. The reason? Making this sweet treat yourself is kind of a pain. Ice...

641.862 B491 2015

Rose's ice cream bliss
Beranbaum, Rose Levy
Paper Book
Foolproof recipes for homemade ice cream from best-selling author and "diva of desserts" Rose Levy Beranbaum With Rose's easy-to-follow, meticulously tested, and innovative recipes, perfect ice creams and other frozen treats are simple to churn up anytime....

641.862 Beranbaum 2020

Food52 ice cream and friends : 60 recipes & riffs for sorbets, sandwiches, no-churn ice creams and more
Hesser, Amanda
Paper Book
A fun collection of 60 recipes, riffs, toppings, and serving ideas for ice creams of all styles. Ice cream is more fun with friends, but also with cones, sprinkles, candied nuts, hot honey-you get where we're going. So the editors of Food52 brought together sixty well-tested recipes...

641.862 Ice 2017

Frosty treats & more : 201 cool ideas for icy sweets
Paper Book
Frozen delights are popular all year long, and now you can indulge with the delectable desserts found in Taste of Home 201 Frosty Treats. Whether served in a cone, stacked in a sandwich or piled into a piecrust, these frozen specialties can't be beat. No matter your age, ice...

641.862 Taste 2015

Wisconsin farms and farmers markets : tours, trails and attractions
Hansen, Kristine (Writer on food and travel)
Paper Book
With its fertile soil and more than a century of agricultural heritage, Wisconsin ranks #2 in the nation for its number of organic farms, second only to California. From the boho-chic Driftless Region to cherry orchards hugging Lake Michigan in Door County--not to mention pizza farms nestled along...

917.75 Globe 2021

Dairylandia : dispatches from a state of mind
Hannah, Steve (Journalist)
Paper Book
Years ago, Steve Hannah's chance detour through the Midwest cut short a planned cross-country trip. He found himself in Wisconsin, a distinctly different place from the east coast where he was born and raised. Charmingly beautiful and full of welcoming people, America's dairyland would soon become...

977.5 Hannah 2019

Abandoned Wisconsin: The Demise of America's Dairyland
Hess, Troy
Paper Book
An insight into the decay and nostalgia of Wisconsin's vanishing rural structures. America's Dairyland is in distress. Its rural farmlands are dwindling. Join Troy Hess, rural explorer and award-winning photographer, as he travels the back roads of Wisconsin in search of these...

977.5 Hess 2020

A short history of Wisconsin
Janik, Erika.
Paper Book
Rediscover Wisconsin history from the very beginning. A Short History of Wisconsin recounts the landscapes, people, and traditions that have made the state the multifaceted place it is today. With an approach both comprehensive and accessible, historian Erika Janik covers several...

977.5 Janik 2010

Christmas in Dairyland : true stories from a Wisconsin farm
Ralph, LeAnn R.
Paper Book
Celebrate the Christmas season with 20 true stories from a simpler time, 40 years ago, when happiness was baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, or even just getting out of wearing snow boots to school.

977.5 R139

Cream of the Crop
LeAnn, Ralph
Paper Book
This is the third book in the Rural Route 2 series. Join the author on her family's farm 40 years ago when small family farms still dotted the countryside. Twenty true stories.

977.5 R139c

Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam: True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm
Ralph, LeAnn
Paper Book
Since 1969, the United States has lost 85 percent of its dairy farms. The author shares 20 true stories from her years on her family's farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago when dairy farms still dotted the countryside.

977.5 R139g

Wisconsin German land and life
Ostergren, Robert Clifford.
Paper Book
This volume, an innovative approach to immigration research, is the cooperative project of a group of German and American scholars. The focus is on migrants from farming communities along the Rhine who relocated to Wisconsin in the nineteenth century: from the Westerwald to Reeseville, from the...

977.5 Wisconsin 2006

A Lifetime of Memories
Fields, Tillie
Paper Book
This book is compiled of a collection of stories that I wrote during the course of my lifetime. Once in awhile I would try my hand at poetry. These poems are towards the end of the book. I wish to share these stories and poems with you, the reader, so you can learn how I lived my life.

977.539 F46 2016

Farm girl : a Wisconsin memoir
Carlson, Beuna Coburn
Paper Book
When Bunny Coburn was growing up, neighbors came together in times of hardship. No matter the trouble, they faced it with determination, camaraderie, and resourcefulness. In the midst of the Great Depression, despite record-breaking heat and crop failure, growing up on the family farm was...

977.542 Carlson Carlson 2020

The land remembers : the story of a farm and its people
Logan, Ben
Paper Book
This classic American memoir is about a farm and its people, of a boyhood on a southwestern Wisconsin hilltop world in the 1930s. Ben Logan grew up on Seldom Seen Farm with his three brothers, father, mother, and hired hand Lyle--"the fifth Logan boy." The boys discussed and argued and joked...

977.57 L828 2006

Stories from the round barn
Jackson, Jacqueline
Paper Book
Using stories, anecdotes, history, and even veterinary science, Jacqueline Dougan Jackson recreates life on the Dougan Guernsey Farm Dairy, founded in 1911 by W.J. Dougan near Beloit, Wisconsin. A fascinating mix of biography, oral history, and creative nonfiction, STORIES FROM THE ROUND BARN is a...

977.587 J135

Dust bowl diary
Low, Ann Marie, 1912-
Paper Book
"Life in what the newspapers call 'the Dust Bowl' is becoming a gritty nightmare," Ann Marie Low wrote in 1934. Her diary vividly captures that "gritty nightmare" as it was lived by one rural family--and by millions of other Americans.   The books opens in 1927--"the...

978.4 L95


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