Cabot Creamery Cooperative is inviting their fans to visit the their farm families throughout New York and New England for a free neighborly welcome event! On October 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., many of farm families throughout New England and New York are opening the gates to welcome visitors. Cabot Creamery wants you to know how much our … Read More
Chobani to Partner with Cornell University
Chobani, Inc. and Cornell University have announced a partnership to promote innovation in dairy and food science. Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from Chobani to the University, the partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek Yogurt leader through innovative research and reinforces Chobani’s continued focus on … Read More
Danhof Wins Herdsman Award
Congratulations to Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa, the winner of the 2013 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award. The award honors the herdsman/showman who exhibits exemplary leadership and sportsmanship throughout the show. Danhof grew up on his family’s Guernsey Farm in Marshfield, Wis. He is the oldest of three children, his parents, Tom and Renee Danhof, ran a small Guernsey operation and … Read More
Krull Wins Merle Howard Award
Congratulations to Cassy Krull on winning the 2013 Merle Howard Award. The daughter of the Cindy Krull and the late Brian Krull of Lake Mills, Wis., Krull is the tenth person to receive this honor. The Merle Howard Award is presented to the top junior exhibitor at World Dairy Expo who demonstrates exemplary skills in fitting, showmanship and overall passion … Read More
Ekstein Wins Master Breeder Award
Congratulations to Paul Ekstein of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, who was selected by the Klussendorf Association as the fifth recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. This award recognizes a well-managed breeder herd that has been successful at showing and judging, while emphasizing all qualities of the Klussendorf Award, including ability, character, endeavor and sportsmanship. Ekstein, who immigrated with … Read More
Animal Welfare & Animal Rights Not the Same
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is there a difference between animal welfare and animal rights?” Per the dictionary definition, animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals; animal rights is the idea that some or all nonhuman animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives, and that their most basic interests – such as an … Read More
Hollay Promoted at NMPF
Congratulations to John Hollay who has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Government Relations at National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Hollay joined the organization in May 2012 as Director of Government Relations, and was promoted to Senior Director in the summer of 2012. Hollay’s main focus has been on farm bill, immigration, and labor issues during his … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 32 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creameries, Dairy Farmers of America, Land O’Lakes and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 4.890 million pounds (2,218 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 7.540 million pounds (3,420 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East and … Read More
Caverly Wins Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award
Congratulations to Richard Caverly, Benton, Maine, who was the winner of the coveted Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award presented during the 47th World Dairy Expo, in memory of Duncan McKenzie, 1961 Klussendorf winner. This Northeast U.S. native has traveled the world working with great cows and he always made them his priority, no matter who owns them. Many dairy enthusiasts will recognize the … Read More
Doc Snider Newest Honorary Klussendorf Member
Congratulations to Dr. Gerald Snider, Goshen, Ind., for being named the 15th Honorary Member of the Klussendorf Association. Snider, known to many of his peers has Doc Snider, graduated from Michigan State with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1957. From that time forward, he traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada specializing in dairy cattle herd health and reproduction. … Read More