The dairy checkoff has launched a new website – www.DairyGood.org – to help tell dairy’s story among consumers and thought leaders. The site reinforces the U.S. dairy industry’s important role in a safe, affordable and abundant food supply by focusing on: • Healthy People – America’s dairy producers believe in ensuring a better future for the next generation through the … Read More
Twohey and Seven Others Win Scholarships
Congratulations to Theresa Twohey of Stewartville, Minn., for being awarded the 2012 National Dairy Shrine (NDS)/Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Milk Marketing $1,500 Scholarship! Twohey is majoring in Agriculture Education Leadership and Communications at the University of Minnesota Seven other undergraduate students were also awarded $1,000 scholarships that are made possible by DMI and NDS to encourage students to pursue careers … Read More
Fuel Up to Play 60 Scores for Dairy Farmers
With kids back in school and the football season underway, one of the dairy checkoff’s powerful partnerships is also kicking off another season. Fuel Up to Play 60 teams dairy farmers and the National Football league in a nationwide effort that reaches kids with positive messages about nutrition and exercise. Fuel Up to Play 60 was created by dairy farmers … Read More
New Princess Kay Crowned
Congratulation to Christine Reitsma, the new 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Reitsma, the first Princess Kay to hail from Stearns County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for more than 4,000 Minnesota dairy farmers. Christine is the daughter of Paul and Carolyn Reitsma of Sauk Centre, and will attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities this fall … Read More
Dairy Checkoff, McDonald's Partner for More Options
Happy Meals are also a bit healthier meals, thanks to the partnership between the National Dairy Checkoff and McDonald’s. The restaurant giant is now offering fat-free chocolate milk as one of their options for their new kids Happy Meals in all of its 14,000 locations nationwide. John Larson, Florida Dairy Farmer is glad to see the checkoff dollars spent this … Read More
Worden Newest Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Logan Worden the 59th Iowa Dairy Princess! Midwest Dairy Association sponsors the dairy princess program on behalf of Iowa’s dairy farmers. Worden, 19, is the daughter of Dennis and Joan Worden. Worden represented the state’s Brown Swiss breeders in the contest, in which she also was named winner of the presentation category. She is a sophomore at Iowa … Read More
Your Team Enthusiasm Could Help You Win
Show your NFL pride and you could win an awesome prize! Dairy producers have an opportunity to show their enthusiasm for the dairy industry, Fuel Up to Play 60 and the National Football League during the third annual Show Your Pride producer photo contest, which is sponsored by the dairy checkoff. Producers can capture their passion and creativity in a … Read More
Achen is New Indiana Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Annie Achen, the new Indiana Dairy Princess! Annie is the daughter of Craig and Cindy Achen of Ambia, Indiana. She was selected from an excellent group of nine candidates to represent Indiana dairy farmers throughout the next year. Being a dairy princess is so much more than just a tiara. It’s an opportunity to educate others about the … Read More
Ohio Butter Sculpture Revealed
The 162nd annual Ohio State Fair kicked off this week with the annual butter sculpture, sponsored by Ohio Dairy Farmers. The 2012 sculpture features a giant birthday cake to celebrate Columbus’ 200th birthday! Visitors to the butter sculpture can enter the Tweet to Win Contest! Tweet a picture with the butter cow to @OHdairyfarmers and include #buttercow to be entered … Read More
Meeting Manager Position Open
The Midwest Dairy Association is seeking a Meetings Manager. This person will be responsible for coordinating board and committee meetings, and the board election/appointment process for Midwest Dairy Association along with Divisions and Association- related companies. Candidates should have experience in planning and managing logistics for a variety of events. The ideal candidate will be a high energy individual who … Read More