IDFA and Dairy Herd Management continue to recognize progressive dairy producers by co-sponsoring the annual Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award celebrates U.S. producers that embrace innovation, technology, collaboration and partnerships to gain greater on-farm productivity and improved milk marketing.
Read about Grotegut Dairy Farm, the 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year.
Nominations for the 28th annual award will open in the latter half of 2025! The winner will be honored at Dairy Forum 2026. The winner will be announced in the January 2026 issue of Dairy Herd Management magazine.
For more information, contact Jessica Matsko at jmatsko@idfa.org.
“There is a story of innovation, sustainability and smart growth happening in the dairy industry, and much of that story begins with dairy farmers. We are excited to highlight and honor those farmers who, through the use of new technologies, partnerships and sustainable practices, are making important contributions to the future of the dairy industry.”
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO
2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: Grotegut Dairy Farm of Newton, Wisc. was recognized as the 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at Dairy Forum 2025.
Read more in Dairy Herd Management.
List of Winners
