Logan Johnson
Logan Johnson has been named the 2022 National Dairy Month Chairman for Hamilton County.
Mr. Johnson was honored May 26 at the Tennessee June Dairy Month Kickoff Event at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove. The event included recognition from Brian Flowers, president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee, and Jeff Aiken, deputy commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The official kickoff celebration recognized Tennessee 4-H members’ efforts to promote National Dairy Month in Tennessee.
"Co-sponsored by The Dairy Alliance, the American Dairy Association of Tennessee, 4-H and the Tennessee Farm Bureau, National Dairy Month activities are designed to communicate the value of milk and other dairy products to Tennessee consumers. Chairpersons play a vital role in spreading dairy’s message in their communities," officials said.
“I am very passionate about the dairy industry because of the numerous health benefits. Dairy has a ton of nutrients and it just tastes good,” Mr. Johnson said. “Dairy is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle and having the opportunity to spread that information is a fantastic way to serve my community and beyond.”
Mr. Johnson, a high school sophomore, is the son of Pete and Mandi Johnson. He is an active member of his 4-H chapter, focusing on Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Citizenship and Leadership project areas. Mr. Johnson is part of the Honor Club and has acted as a Healthy Lifestyles Ambassador, attending the 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Conference as a delegate.
“We wish Logan much success in his role of communicating the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to the people in Hamilton County,” said American Dairy Association of Tennessee President Brian Flowers. “Logan will appreciate the cooperation of the people there. His interest and enthusiasm will result in a better-informed community from which all will benefit.”
Originally deemed “National Milk Month” by American grocers in 1937, National Dairy Month began to promote dairy consumption during peak milk production in the summer. Today, June’s working alongside The Dairy Alliance to engage consumers through social media, radio contests, T-shirt giveaways, events and more.
For more information on how you can celebrate National Dairy Month, visit online at www.thedairyalliance.com/dairy-farming/june-dairy-month/.