Bristol Brown named National Dairy Month chairman for Anderson County
BRISTOL BROWN
Brown will be honored June 8 at the Tennessee June Dairy Month kickoff Event at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville.
The event includes recognition from Brian Flowers, president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee. The celebration recognizes 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.
“Being National Dairy Month chairman means that I get to share my passion for the dairy industry and the valuable products that are produced,” Brown said. “Being able to promote the dairy topics within my community is very important to the success of the industry.”
Bristol, a junior at His Hands Reaching Academy, is the son of Jason and Breeanna Stanford.
Brown attends His Hands Reaching Worship Center, where he is a member of the Youth Drama Team. He raises livestock on his family’s farm.
Bristol is an active member of his 4-H chapter, participating in livestock shows and public-speaking contests.
“We wish Bristol much success in his role of communicating the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to the people in Anderson County,” Flowers said.
“Bristol 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.
In 2022, there were an estimated 27,000 Tennessee dairy cows living on 130 dairy farms, producing 57.4 million gallons of milk annually. The top three milk-producing Tennessee counties are Loudon, Bradley and McMinn.
This year’s theme, “Around the Dairy in Seven Days,” encourages families to make milk their first beverage choice due to its unique package of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are an essential part of a healthy diet.
For more information on how to celebrate National Dairy Month, people can visit online at thedairyalliance.com/dairy-farming/june-dairy-month/.