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Dairy veterinarian, artist and owner of Cow Art and More, Dr. Kathy Swift is donating a portion of profits from her brand-new sterling silver jewelry charm for the National Holstein Women’s Association Scholarship Organization (NHWSO) at 2011 National Holstein Association Convention in June.

On June 1, online voting opened for the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted by American Farmland Trust. Beginning at 12 p.m. EST, farmers market shoppers throughout the nation will be able to cast their votes for their favorite markets at www.farmland.org/vote

The contest is a nationwide challenge for communities to rally support for their farmers markets. The goal is to promote the connection between fresh, local food and the farms and farmland that supply it.

Join the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Capital Brewery, and author Ed Janus in celebrating the release of "Creating Dairyland."

On June 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., stop by the Bier Garten at Capital Brewery in Middleton, Wisconsin, for a book signing with the author, meet local dairy farmers and cheesemakers, take a photograph with Ginger the Jersey, listen to music by old time fiddlers, and enjoy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches while sipping on a beer.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Thrifty Chocolate Malted Crunch, represented by California dairy producer Ray Prock, Jr., and Blue Moon, represented by Progressive Dairyman Midwest Editor Karen Lee.

Progressive Dairyman is excited to bring you a second year of the Ice Cream Flavor Face-Off. This year, 16 competitors battle it out for the title of champion flavor. Learn about Blue Bell Southern Blackberry Cobbler, represented by Kentucky native and Progressive Dairyman Editorial Intern Ariel Waldeck, and Vanilla Bean, represented by Indiana dairy producer Leontien VandeLaar.