june is dairy month
June is Dairy Month and to celebrate, we're sharing every which-way we love our dairy products, all while raising money for our local community. From breakfast to dinner, dairy plays an important role in our everyday diets, providing essential nutrients that our bodies crave. Learn more about the benefits of dairy, plus why Cub has the freshest milk in town.
cub has the freshest milk in town
Here at Cub, we strive to provide the freshest milk in town. We promise that when you buy one of our dairy products, you're getting at least seven days of freshness. Plus, there are just 48 hours or less between the time Cub milk leaves the farm until it ends up on our shelves. That way you know you’re getting the best. We're proud to support our local dairy industry, not just in June, but every month in the year. Don't settle for anything less than the freshest— which is exactly what you’ll get when you shop at Cub.

Freshest Milk in Town

A Cottage Industry

Cottage cheese is delicious, loaded with protein, and versatile enough to make it sweet or savory, a snack, a dessert, an ingredient, or a meal in and of itself.

3-Minute Peach Cobbler

Garlic Herb Whipped Dip

Greek Hummus Bowls

Lemon Blackberry Ice Cream

Meet the 2023 Minnesota Dairy Ambassadors!

Midwest Dairy’s Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for college students who are passionate about dairy. For a full year, Dairy Ambassadors share how dairy is good for people and the planet. They also spend time networking with peers and industry professionals. At the end of the year, all are eligible for scholarships.
2023 dairy ambassadors

Meet Luke

Dairy background: My family owns a dairy farm where we milk 240 Holstein cows twice a day! I was also involved in 4-H and FFA as a kid.
Education: Agricultural Communication and Marketing major at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities, President of the Gopher Dairy Club
Favorite dairy product: Queso— who doesn’t love hot cheese dip?

Meet Gracie

Dairy background: My passion for dairy started when I was ten years old, and I showed my first calf at the Mille Lacs County Fair. From that moment on I’ve been in love and dairy and cows have played huge roles in my life.
Education: Agricultural Communication and Marketing major at the University of Minnesota
Favorite dairy product: I love all dairy products, but my favorite would have to be queso!

Meet Brady

Dairy background: On my family’s farm, we milks 125 Jersey cows, raise all of our young stock on farm, and run 200 acres of farmland. During the summer months, I show dairy at all levels of competition.
Education: Animal Science major with an emphasis on dairy production at the University of Minnesota
Favorite dairy product: Ice cream


How Much Do You Know About Dairy?

Watch our Dairy Ambassadors share the ins and outs of life on a dairy farm, covering topics ranging from farmers’ sustainability practices and dairy nutrition to cow breeds and care.

Meet Dairy Ambassador Luke Borst

Luke explains how freestyle farming is just one way dairy farmers prioritize the wellbeing of their cows. Midwest Dairy’s Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for college students who are passionate about dairy

Meet Dairy Ambassador Gracie Ash

Gracie shares how dairy calves get their names. Midwest Dairy’s Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for college students who are passionate about dairy.

Meet Dairy Ambassador Brady Giles

Brady shares more about dairy farmers’ sustainability practices. The dairy industry has set a goal to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. Midwest Dairy’s Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for college students who are passionate about dairy

When You Buy Milk, We Give Back

Milk is one of the most requested items from food shelves, but it’s rarely donated. That's why Kemps created The Giving Cow milk, an 8 oz. carton of reduced fat 2% milk that's shelf stable. For the entire month of June, we’re donating 1 unit of The Giving Cow milk to Second Harvest Heartland for every for every gallon of Kemps white milk purchased at Cub. That’s just one way that shopping at Cub benefits your local community.
delicious dairy recipes

From the Dairy Case

Butter, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese might just be the unsung heroes of our dairy section; reliable on their own and versatile enough for cooking and baking, snack time and mealtime.

Veggie Pita Pizzas

Gooey Butter Bars

Tequila, Chile, Lime Compound Butter

Parmesan Scallion Ranch Dip

Cheers to Cheese

When your fridge is stocked with blocks of cheese (looking at you, Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack!), you’re just steps away from fast, fun, and easy appetizers. Try these recipes that turn a humble block of cheese into a snack that wows for picnics, playdates, and summer soirees alike.

Marinated Cheese Cups

Salami, Cranberry, Cheddar Bites

Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese Wraps

Cheese-Stuffed Apricots

Ice Cream Dreams

What’s a better summertime dessert than ice cream? And with a whole freezer-full of options available at Cub— made from fresh, calcium-rich dairy, no less— there’s a flavor to please everyone.

S’mores Milkshake

Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes

Double Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Pie

Did You Know?

On average, Americans consume about two servings of dairy a day. Adding just one more serving of dairy would help fill the average American’s nutrient gap.

The average dairy cow produces anywhere from 6 to 8 gallons of milk per day, or about 125 glasses. The average dairy cow produces more than 2,000 gallons of milk every year.

Believe it or not, most people usually live within 100 miles or less from a local dairy farm, which means the milk you enjoy every day is fresh and local. A win-win!

Did you know that cheese is great for your teeth? Research shows that eating cheese right after a meal or as a snack helps reduce tooth decay.

You’re not the only one who can get into a steady groove listening to your favorite playlist. Researchers have found that many cows tend to produce more milk when classical music is played.

Good news for athletes! Chocolate milk contains an optimal ratio of carbohydrates-to-proteins making it ideal to refuel tired muscles. Chocolate milk is almost twice as effective as commercial sports drinks.