More DFA news from the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) held jointly with the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association. The cooperative sent 22 young members to the meeting to learn about media training, dairy promotion and exports, farm succession planning, dairy legislation and other national dairy issues.
The young cooperative members were challenged to serve as ambassadors for the dairy industry through the media. They participated in hands-on training and faced real-life situations to respond to on camera. In a related session, the YCs were encouraged to spend an hour per week doing something to promote the dairy industry.
They learned about national dairy legislative issues like the 2007 Farm Bill and immigration reform. Other key topics included: record milk prices and the economics behind them, dairy nutrition for children and teens, rising U.S. dairy exports and consumer demand for dairy products.
DFA members attending NMPF’s annual meeting and YC conference were:
Larry and Amy Bailey, Fort Ann, N.Y.
Mark and April Dotterer, Rittman, Ohio
Henry and Chrissy Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.
John and Tracey Huss, Woodville, Ohio
Dawn Idsinga, Portales, N.M.
William McIntosh, Brighton, Colo.
Paul and Teresa Morgan, Circleville, Utah
Myles and Lori Payne, Taylorsville, N.C.
Tom and Mary Portner, Sleepy Eye, Minn.
Tom and Tammi Serr, Newport, Neb.
Jeff and Tammy Styczynski, Pulaski, Wis.
Randy and Kristi Tapia, Miles, Texas