Do you have Spanish speaking employees on your dairy farm? You can now help them with animal care with Spanish resources from National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM). Created by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), with support from Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy FARM Program is a voluntary, nationwide program designed to bring consistency and … Read More
Conklin Dairy Responds to Undercover Video
The Plain City dairy farm targeted in an undercover video released by Mercy for Animals (MFA) this week responded swiftly to animal abuses depicted in the footage. A spokesman for the farm confirmed the employee prominently featured willfully abusing animals was fired immediately Wednesday morning following the video’s release. “As fourth-generation farmers, our family takes the care of our cows … Read More
National FARM Program Launched
Dairy producers take pride in providing high-quality care to their animals, and now a new program being launched by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc. ™ (DMI) called the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management will demonstrate producers’ commitment to animal care and quality assurance. The program, which will become available in the fall … Read More
Where were the Video Cameras?
Since tomorrow is Earth Day, I think it’s appropriate for our blog readers to be reminded of the dedication and commitment all farms demonstrate when it comes to caring for the land, the environment, and their animals. Read on to learn more about one farmer’s demonstration of this commitment! I was happy to spend this past week-end at home after … Read More
National Dairy FARM Program Announced
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) have announced the introduction of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. A joint effort of the two organizations, Dairy FARM has been formed to bolster consumer trust and confidence in the U.S. dairy industry and demonstrate the industry’s commitment to the highest levels of animal care … Read More