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This resolution is a Senate proclamation honoring Pennsylvania's dairy industry by designating June 2025 as "Dairy Month". The resolution highlights the significant economic and agricultural importance of dairy farming in the state, noting that Pennsylvania ranks second nationally in dairy farms and eighth in milk production, with 468,000 cows producing nearly 10 billion pounds of milk annually. The resolution emphasizes that the dairy industry generates $11.8 billion in economic activity, supports over 47,000 jobs, and is predominantly composed of family-owned farms (99%). The key provisions include officially designating June 2025 as Dairy Month, raising awareness about the challenges facing the dairy industry, recognizing the industry's economic value, applauding dairy farmers and their families for their hard work and resilience, and encouraging the purchase and consumption of locally produced dairy products. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment and celebration of the dairy sector's crucial role in Pennsylvania's agricultural and economic landscape.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=115