Minnesota DHIA

The deadline for the DAIRI Program has been extended to tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, at 5 p.m.

If you’re a Minnesota dairy farmer enrolled in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, you may qualify.

Visit mda.state.mn.us/dairi for more information and to apply.

We’ve extended the deadline for our DAIRI Program to Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. If you’re a Minnesota dairy farmer enrolled in USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program, you may qualify for financial assistance. Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/dairi to apply 🐮

This is a hands-on position preparing and processing milk samples using high-tech equipment with precision. You will be a key part of the process that gives dairy farmers high-quality information to manage their herds!
Interested to learn more? Send us a DM or email [email protected].

We’re at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Booth AF104, come see us!

Stop by and chat with Amy, Alicia, and Hannah and grab your voucher for 5 FREE milk pregnancy samples.

A big thank you to Brittany for stopping by and grabbing a voucher. We loved visiting with you!

Don’t miss out on this special while you’re at the expo!

Looking for simple ways to improve repro and save time? Visit us at Central Plains this week:
✔ Learn how milk pregnancy testing fits into your repro strategy
✔ Pick up a voucher for 5 FREE preg tests
✔ See what HerdHQ & PocketDairy (now FREE) can do for your operation
✔ Meet Hannah Molitor, Dairy Technical Advisor

We’d love to visit with you—stop on by!

Andrew Alsleben, Glencoe, was honored Saturday evening by Carver County ADA for his 64 years of outstanding service to dairy farmers as a field technician! Thank you, Andrew, for the care and integrity you have brought to work every day and the lasting impact on Minnesota DHIA members!

Hope to see you there! More info at https://extension.umn.edu/event/carver-county-dairy-and-beef-expo-2026-0

Director nominations are open!
We are seeking nominations for two open director seats. Directors serve at-large under our new governance format, no longer representing a district. Nominees are required to own or be employed with a MnDHIA member dairy. Directors serve 3-year terms and meet 5-6 times a year. Most meetings are in person and some virtual, depending on farming activity.

Nominations will close on January 20 and elections will be conducted electronically. If you are a member and do not receive a notification (email or text) to vote by January 22nd, please contact the office at 763.682.1091. Please email director nominations to [email protected] or by phone.

As we celebrate the Christmas season, Minnesota DHIA extends our warmest wishes to our dairy producers, industry partners, and communities across the state. We are grateful for your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence throughout the year.

May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and time well spent with family and friends. We look forward to continuing to serve you and support Minnesota’s dairy industry in the year ahead.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Are you looking for a rewarding career contributing to the success of local, family-owned dairy farms? Join us! Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and great benefits (health, pension, etc) available. Send us a PM or reach out to Amy directly at [email protected].

~~DHIA Scholarship Application Now Available~~
Applications are due by October 31, 2025. Application guidelines are available by visiting mndhia.org

Lilly West of Fillmore County was one of the recipients of the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Showcase Scholarship for 2025. Minnesota DHIA is a long standing sponsor of the award. Representing Minnesota DHIA, is Staff Member, Nancy Zander.