The crisp air, the jewel-toned trees and a bounty of pumpkins can mean only one thing ? fall is here and the holidays are right around the corner. Midwest Dairy Association thanks our 9,100 farm families across the Midwest who work 365 days a year to provide a fresh, local and nutritious product. We also thank YOU for supporting farmers by cooking with and enjoying milk, cheese and yogurt. Cheers to a happy holiday season!

Midwest Dairy wants to help you get a jumpstart on your holiday planning. Our new Gift of Dairy Pinterest board organizes our favorite dairy holiday recipes, entertaining tips and gift ideas. Pick your favorite ideas to enter to win a $250 grocery gift card!

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With 70 prize-winning Brown Swiss cows, dairy farmers Lloyd and Jane Gunter have their hands full. But, each fall, they add to their  work load, operating a pumpkin patch and corn maze. Read about the unique ways the Gunter family ensures visitors leave the maze and pumpkin patch with more than just pumpkins.

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From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin bread, the fall cooking season is all about pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. Before you whip up your next  dish, learn how dairy enhances the flavor profile of your favorite pumpkin recipes.

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