Congratulations to the new elected and re-elected members of the Dairy Business Association (DBA) board of directors. Two seats for dairy producers and one seat for a corporate member were up for election this year. John Pagel of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC was re-elected, Mike Gerrits of Country Aire Farms, LLC was elected for the first time and Mike North, … Read More
Wis. Farms Honored by DBA
Congratulations to Crave Brothers Farm, LLC and Larson Family & Larson Acres, both who were honored by the Dairy Business Association (DBA) at their Annual Business Conference held at the Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club in Madison, Wisconsin last week. DBA Advocate of the Year Award – Crave Brothers Farm LLC Charlie, George, Tom and Mark Crave, along with their … Read More
DBA Elects New Leadership
Members of the Dairy Business Association (DBA) gathered in Madison this week for their 11th Annual Business Conference for educational and networking opportunities as well as to elect members to their Board of Directors. Two members were re-elected and one is new to the board. “DBA is so very fortunate to have a large contingency of first-rate dairy producers and … Read More
DBA Annual Business Conference
The Dairy Business Association is excited to announce their 11th Annual Business Conference entitled “Reaching New Heights…A Journey for Learning.” Make plans now to join more than 300 dairy industry friends and partners on Tuesday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 1st at The Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. This two-day event brings together dairy leaders ready to tackle the … Read More
Five Star Dairy Receives Environmental Award
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA) presented its first ever Environmental Excellence Award on Thursday at World Dairy Expo and the winner is Five Star Dairy of Elk Mound. General manager Lee Jensen accepted the award from DBA President Jerry Meissner and Executive Director Laurie Fischer. Jensen owns and operates Five Star Dairy with his wife and veterinarian, Dr. Jean … Read More
DBA Seeks Nominations
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
Sellen Joins DBA
Congratulations to Jayme Sellen for being named the Deputy Government Affairs Director of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), a statewide leader in advocating for progressive dairy farmers, cheese processors and allied industry partners. “We are very excited to announce Jayme Sellen as the newest member of our team,” said Laurie Fischer, DBA Executive Director. “Jayme is highly regarded by … Read More
More Praise for Gov. Doyle's Veto
National dairy organizations, dairy companies and cooperatives in Wisconsin commended and thanked Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle for vetoing legislation that would have authorized the sale of raw milk at dairy farms. National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) and the Dairy Business Association applauded Governor Doyle’s decision. … Read More
Jelinski Accepts Position with Wis. DBA
Congratulations to Dave Jelinski for being named the new Government Affairs Director for the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is an association of progressive dairy farmers, cheese processors and allied industry partners who together produce one of Wisconsin’s most valuable commodities and provide over $60 billion dollars into our economy each year. Jelinski is a skilled … Read More
ANIMART Donates $1,000 to DBA
ANIMART, Inc., which provides animal health products and veterinary supplies, in addition to show equipment and supplies, to dairy and livestock producers, recently donated more than $1,000 to the Dairy Business Association (DBA). DBA is a producer-driven organization working to assure that dairy producers, large and small, remain an active, thriving part of Wisconsin’s economy by fostering a positive business … Read More