Minnesota Dairy Initiative

Minnesota Dairy Initiative MDI’s mission is to serve dairy farmers through on-farm teams.

MDI is a producer-led initiative to coordinate a comprehensive approach to the delivery of on-farm services to Minnesota's dairy farmers. Those who are open to change and have a sincere desire to stay in the dairy business have the most benefit. The program is available to all dairy producers, regardless of size or production, and is flexible and custom-fit to the needs of each dairy. Minnesota Dairy Initiative uses a team approach, combining the skills and experience of dairy industry professionals. MDI coordinators and team leaders will provide on-farm education, networking, and other resources to the dairy farmer through a team of industry professionals. These individuals will work with dairy farmers to establish what business goals want to be reached such as the following:

Estate planning ⁄ farm transfer
Current production
Calf & heifer performance
Heifer growth ⁄ reproduction
Feed management & nutrition
Reproduction
Herd health
Profit margins
Grant opportunities
Family communication
Facility improvements ⁄ expansion
Forage Production
Transition to Organic

If you want more information or are interested in signing up for this program, please visit our website https://www.mn-dairy-initiative.org/ or contact the MDI State Director, Emily Mollenhauer emmollenhauer@gmail.com or call (651) 764-0309

🍀🐄 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Wishing you a day full of good luck and green pastures. May your cows stay healthy, the milk ...
03/17/2026

🍀🐄 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Wishing you a day full of good luck and green pastures. May your cows stay healthy, the milk keep flowing, and maybe you even find a little pot of gold along the way.

Cheers to the dairy farmers who keep things running every day of the year!

🍕🐄 Dairy Farmers Night OutLooking for a chance to step away from the farm and connect with other dairy farmers? Join us ...
03/13/2026

🍕🐄 Dairy Farmers Night Out

Looking for a chance to step away from the farm and connect with other dairy farmers? Join us for Dairy Farmers Night Out!

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Unhinged Pizza
2408 9th St., Glencoe, MN

Hosted by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Dairy Initiative.

Come and join us this week to attend our 'Creating the Profit-Ready Dairy Heifer'🐮 on Tuesday, March 3 at the Murray Cou...
03/03/2026

Come and join us this week to attend our 'Creating the Profit-Ready Dairy Heifer'🐮 on Tuesday, March 3 at the Murray County 4-H Building in Slayton, MN. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event will conclude with a discussion panel around 2:30 p.m. To register, please visit 🔗z.umn.edu/2026profitreadydairyheifer or contact Matti Boomgaarden at boomg022@umn.edu or Brittaney Moorse (with Minnesota Dairy Initiative ) at (507)-530-4415 if you have any questions!

An interesting listen from the University of Minnesota Dairy Extension!
03/03/2026

An interesting listen from the University of Minnesota Dairy Extension!

Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.

🐄🌱 Planning the Future of Your Farm for the Next GenerationPassing the farm on is about more than paperwork. It’s about ...
02/27/2026

🐄🌱 Planning the Future of Your Farm for the Next Generation

Passing the farm on is about more than paperwork. It’s about people, goals, and setting the next generation up for success!

Join Minnesota Dairy Initiative and Nathan Hulinsky with University of Minnesota Extension for a practical, down-to-earth conversation on farm transition planning, including helpful tips and key steps to think through.

🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Cary’s on the Course | Little Falls

RSVP to Taylor Witt
📧 taylorwittmdi@gmail.com
📞 (320) 360-6489

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation!

⏰ Today is the Deadline!The 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period closes today, February 26! Here's your re...
02/26/2026

⏰ Today is the Deadline!

The 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period closes today, February 26! Here's your reminder to enroll before it's too late.

Learn more by clicking the link in the comments! 👇

🏛️🐄 Reminder: MN Milk Dairy Day at the Capitol is today, February 25!It’s a great opportunity for dairy farmers and ind...
02/25/2026

🏛️🐄 Reminder: MN Milk Dairy Day at the Capitol is today, February 25!

It’s a great opportunity for dairy farmers and industry partners to be present, connect, and help share the story of Minnesota dairy at the State Capitol.

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!Join us for “Creating the Profit-Ready Dairy Heifer”Lunch will be provided.Date: Tuesday,...
02/24/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Join us for “Creating the Profit-Ready Dairy Heifer”
Lunch will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: Doors open 9:30 AM | Event runs until 2:30 PM
Location: Murray County 4-H Building, Slayton, MN
Registration: z.umn.edu/2026profitreadydairyheifer
University of Minnesota Extension

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!Planning Your Future Farm for the Next Generation✅ Free to attend | 🍽️ Meal providedTuesday,...
02/24/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Planning Your Future Farm for the Next Generation
✅ Free to attend | 🍽️ Meal provided

Tuesday, March 3 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Cary's On The Course, Little Falls

RSVP: taylorwittmdi@gmail.com

🐄☀️ Happy Monday!A new week means new opportunities, fresh starts, and another chance to keep doing what dairy farmers d...
02/23/2026

🐄☀️ Happy Monday!

A new week means new opportunities, fresh starts, and another chance to keep doing what dairy farmers do best; caring for cows, land, and community.

Here’s to a strong start and steady progress all week long!

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Minnesota Dairy Initiative's mission is to help existing and potential dairy producers succeed through team-based on-farm education, resources, and networking.

MDI is a producer-led initiative to coordinate a comprehensive approach to the delivery of on-farm services to Minnesota's dairy farmers. Those who are open to change and have a sincere desire to stay in the dairy business have the most benefit. The program is available to all dairy producers, regardless of size or production, and is flexible and custom-fit to the needs of each dairy. Minnesota Dairy Initiative uses a team approach, combining the skills and experience of dairy industry professionals.

Dairy producers participating in the Minnesota Dairy Initiative program pay an annual program fee of $200. Scholarships are also available for each dairy farm to further advance their operation.

The farm’s team of dairy industry professionals could include the following depending on the dairy farm’s business goals and action plans.