New Charm Website

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Charm Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of its new enhanced website. The new website is designed for a better user experience through improved navigation, enhanced functionality, and easier access to resource information. The web design includes a novel ‘file tab’ template that provides the user with a virtual file cabinet experience to sourcing information. Data retrieval is easy, … Read More

Buske New ANIMART Associate

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Congratulations to Kayla Buske, the new ANIMART, Inc. marketing associate of the large animal dairy and livestock division. Buske recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and will be responsible for assisting with dairy and livestock marketing and communications. As marketing associate, she will also support the efforts to introduce new products to the ANIMART sales team and ANIMART customer … Read More

Cope Named Obie Award Winner

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Congratulations to John Cope, Pa., who has been named the winner of the 2010 Obie Award, the top honor of the All-American Dairy Show. John is a long-time leader in the Pennsylvania dairy industry and the state and national Holstein communities. The award was established in memory of Obie Snider of Bedford County, a founding father of the All-American Dairy … Read More

Swartz Wins Image Award

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Congratulations to David Swartz of Loysville, Pa. for being named the winner of the 2010 All-American Dairy Show Image Award. The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions toward its reputation, prestige and welfare. “Dave is the classic ‘behind-the-scenes’ person who has quietly dedicated 25 years … Read More

Rachlin New Exec at Grafton Cheese

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Congratulations to David Rachlin for being named president and CEO of Grafton Village Cheese Co., in Grafton, Vt. The company specializes in handcrafted artisanal Cheddar cheese. Rachlin will be responsible for leading all aspects of operations, including personnel, budget, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales. Rachlin has a strong Vermont foods background and more than 25 years in marketing, sales and … Read More

Creamer New Intern at Select Sires

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Congratulations to Molly Creamer, of Prospect, Ohio for being selected as the beef-sire marketing intern for Select Sires Inc. Her responsibilities include assisting with promotional projects, including sire and progeny photography and videography, preparation of promotional materials, and obtaining information for the beef website. Creamer is a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in animal science with a minor … Read More

Country Classic Joins Northwest Dairy Association

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Northwest Dairy Association (NDA) and its marketing subsidiary, Darigold, Inc., have announced that it will be combining its respective business operations with the Montana dairy cooperative Country Classic Dairies (CC). Under the agreement, current CC members will become part of the larger cooperative, NDA. Country Classic’s sales and marketing, along with its plant operation, will be incorporated into Darigold, Inc. … Read More

Jorgensen Comes on Board at Pfizer

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Congratulations to Christina Lood Jorgensen for being hired as the new manager of dairy marketing communications at Pfizer Animal Health. A Minnesota dairy farm native, Christina brings more than 13 years of international and domestic experience in agricultural marketing communications to her new position. Most recently, she was vice president at Filament Marketing, a Wisconsin-based strategic communications firm, where she … Read More

Swiss Valley Acquires Faribault Dairy

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Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative has acquired Faribault Dairy Co., Inc., located in Faribault, Minn. The sale includes the ownership of Faribault’s Blue cheese manufacturing facility as well as Faribault’s line of branded cheeses, the most popular of which is Amablu, along with its premium version, Amablu St. Pete’s Select, which is a cave-aged Blue cheese. “This acquisition marks a significant … Read More

DBA Seeks Nominations

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The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association is seeking nominations for the Environmental Excellence Award. Are you, or do you know, an innovative dairy farmer who has taken extraordinary steps to protect the environment? Then, nominate them today! Dairy farmers across the nation have been making positive changes to their operations in order to protect our air, water and quality of our … Read More