The Tulare Chamber of Commerce invites the dairy community to the reimagined Salute to Dairy, an annual celebration of the Central Valley’s proud agricultural and dairy legacy as well as the hardworking people who sustain it. The event takes place Friday, June 20, 2025, at the International Agri-Center’s Heritage Complex in Tulare. Doors open at 6:00 PM for an evening of community connection, recognition, and celebration.
This year’s Salute to Dairy honors the 2025 Dairy Family of the Year and shines a new spotlight on organizations and individuals whose advocacy efforts have significantly supported and uplifted the dairy industry in our region.
The program will feature a keynote address by Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo, a passionate supporter of agriculture and a powerful voice for Valley communities. Known for her dedication to policies that protect and strengthen California’s dairy sector, Macedo brings valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today. Her presence is sure to inspire as she shares her vision for a thriving future rooted in collaboration, resilience, and innovation.
In addition to the keynote, the Chamber will present its annual Dairy Family of the Year award. This cherished recognition honors a local family whose commitment to excellence, stewardship, and community service exemplifies the best of dairy farming throughout Tulare County.
New this year is a Spotlight on Dairy Advocates—a special recognition of three organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting, defending, and advancing the dairy industry. These advocates may be educators, policy leaders, media professionals, or community champions whose efforts have helped preserve the integrity of dairy farming, educate the public, and elevate the voices of farmers. Their contributions serve as a reminder that support for agriculture comes in many forms—and that every voice matters in telling the story of dairy.
Guests will enjoy a lively evening featuring a wine and cheese social, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a no-host bar. It’s a chance to celebrate the people behind one of California’s most iconic industries, while also investing in its continued success.
Tickets are $75 through May 27 and increase to $85 beginning May 28. To purchase tickets, visit the Tulare Chamber of Commerce website at www.tularechamber.org.
Join the Chamber for an evening of gratitude, celebration, and advocacy—where they will honor the past, support the present, and look ahead to a strong and sustainable future for dairy in the Central Valley.