The Hoard’s Dairyman Notebook has released a new video blog featuring Steve Maddox, Riverdale, Calif. Steve and Hoard’s took a few minutes to talk about recent dairy checkoff initiatives. Maddox currently serves on the Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI) board. Source: Hoard’s Dairyman Notebook
Wis. Producers Can Enjoy "Dairy Day at Miller Park"
Wisconsin dairy producers looking for a special family outing have the opportunity to receive discounted tickets to see the Milwaukee Brewers. “Dairy Day at Miller Park” on Sunday, May 16, 2010 is sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). The Brewers will host the Philadelphia Phillies for a night game beginning at 7:05 p.m. that will be nationally televised … Read More
Free Social Media Webinar Offered to Dairy Producers
Are you active on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as a way to stay connected with family and friends? Did you know that these websites can also be an effective way for dairy producers to become advocates for their industry? To learn more, sign-up for a free free 90-minute webinar on Thursday, April 15. Sponsored by Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), which … Read More
Iowa Farmers Feed their Community
Help Iowa dairy farmers give back to their community, up to $30,000, during the Iowa Farmers Feed US campaign. All you need to do is fan the Iowa Farmers Feed US Facebook fan page or become a Twitter follower of @IAFarmersFeedUS. Each new fan and follower will add $1 to the donation milk can. The promotion runs through March 31. … Read More
Krall Named Speakers Bureau Scheduler
Congratulations to Shirley Krall for being named the scheduler for the Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Speakers Bureau, a program that trains dairy producers to speak about their families’ roles in the local community. The bureau is a joint effort between the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Center for Dairy Excellence, through a grant funded by the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Krall … Read More
Fuel Up to Play 60 Fits Into First Lady's Plan
Today First Lady Michelle Obama announced the Partnership for a Healthier America, an effort to support the national goal to solve the childhood obesity. The First Lady will serve as Honorary Chair of the new organization. The National Dairy Council sent this follow-up release regarding how Fuel Up to Play 60 can fit into Mrs. Obama plan. Fuel Up to … Read More
Santa Susana High School Wins Mildonkulous Giveaway
And the winner to White Gold’s Milkdonkulous Givewaway is: Santa Susana High School! Watch the winning video below. Santa Susana High School in Simi Valley won the grand prize of $20,000 in the GOT MILK? “Battle for Milquarious, White Gold Milkdonkulous Giveaway.” The contest was designed to encourage teens to get creative with their video-making skills for a chance to … Read More
Yogurt is Top Trend
The Dairy Council of California is encouraging Americans are eating more of the food trend of the decade: yogurt! Yogurt was named the food trend of the decade by Harry Balzer, Vice President with the market research firm NPD Group. “It’s very convenient. It’s very individualized …” said Balzer of yogurt in a Jan. 1 interview with National Public Radio. … Read More
White Gold Announces the Top 10 Milkdonkulous Videos
Have you voted yet for your favorite video in the Milkdonkulous Giveaway? The top 10 finalists have been named and are ready for your vote! Log on today, and help White Gold award these creative teenagers for their milk-tastic enteries! White Gold’s Battle for Milkquarious is a 20-minute online rock opera intended to reach California teens with the message of … Read More
USDA Reaffirms its Committment to Fuel Up to Play 60
As previously reported on WDD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has joined a campaign to fight and defeat childhood obesity in cooperation with the NFL, National Dairy Council, multiple health organizations and several major corporations. The campaign, known as Fuel Up to Play 60, is funded with an initial private sector financial commitment of $250 million over five years … Read More