Got (Pasteurized) Milk? Learn more about the possible
dangers of raw milk Click here to learn more $4.3 billion Total economic impact
of the Texas dairy industry. Learn more about the Texas dairy industry’s economic impact National Dairy Month 2021
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Where are Texas Dairy Farms?

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Dedicated Texas dairy producers work 24/7, through tough weather conditions and challenging economic times.

While they and their cows are working hard on the farm, the Texas Association of Dairymen is working on their behalf at the Texas Capitol to make sure they can continue to provide wholesome, safe food for Texans.

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Latest News

Around the Texas Capitol: They’re back! Or not. Plus election filing updates and more July 14, 2021

The 87th Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die, “without day,” on May 31. But that adjournment was short lived.

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Texas milk production growth underscores need for advocacy July 13, 2021

It’s been an unusually cooler and wetter summer than usual as we get to mid-July (knock on wood) – while surely that’s a relief to all Texans, it’s especially appreciated by the state’s dairy farmers.

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351
dairies operate
in Texas
Economic impact
of Texas dairies:
$4.3 billion
Texas: 5th
largest dairy
producing state
2,861 gallons of milk (average) are produced per year by a Texas dairy cow
1,487 cows in
average Texas
dairy herd
81% of raw milk illness outbreaks are in states where it is legal
71% of raw milk illness outbreaks can be traced directly to a dairy farm
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk is a health risk