(RESTON, Va., August 16, 2019) – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative commends members David and Marie Graybill of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania for being named a Dairying for Tomorrow award winner by the American Dairy Association Northeast. David and Marie accepted their award at Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, Pennsylvania on Thursday August 15. “David …
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(RESTON, Va., July 29, 2019) – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative showcased a few of Washington County, Maryland’s dairy best spots as part of its 19th Annual Young Cooperator (YCs) Summer Break late last week. More than 20 farm families traveled from five states to tour four dairy farms and Trans Ova Genetics Thursday, …
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During the summer months, hot weather can make oven-cooking much less appealing. How about a flatbread that makes a great snack or light dinner? You could even cook it on the grill and avoid the oven altogether. This recipe from our friends at The Dairy Alliance uses fontina but go nuts and use whatever cheese …
July 15, 2019, Reston, Virginia – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative joins dairy organizations across the country in supporting July as National Ice Cream Month. Nothing satisfies on a hot day like a cool ice cream cone. Our member farms are selling their fresh desserts throughout the region. When you stop at the Moo …
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Two Pennsylvania YC couples, Rich and Shelby Holsopple of Friedens (on left in photo), and Brian and Rachel Detwiler from Altoona (on right), ventured to Capitol Hillin early June to advocate for dairy. Joined by 60 other YCs from around the country, the Holsopples and Detwilers met with their representatives as part of the National …
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What is hygiene scoring? What is a sound cow versus a lame cow? Does your farm work with a vet? These are just a few questions Maryland & Virginia customers are asking. Increasingly, our customers are more attentive to how member farms are evaluated in the areas of animal care, environmental sustainability and employee relations. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text visibility=”all”]June 11, 2019, Reston, Va. – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is celebrating June Dairy Month with some exciting opportunities for consumers to meet our members face to face, learn about their farms and sample great dairy products. USDA Farmer’s Market, Friday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the corner of Independence Avenue and 12th …
Like many dairy farmers, Hatcher Ferguson is continually looking for ways to create a more sustainable farm business. A year ago, he invested in a solar-powered system for his family’s farm in Wirtz, Virginia. Today Burnt Chimney Dairy is self-sufficient in its energy use. In Virginia, there are limited financial incentives to install …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text visibility=”all”](April 30, 2019) RESTON, Virginia – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative awarded six scholarships totaling $5,500 to deserving students who are pursuing careers in the dairy industry. The winners were selected based on their individual application, letters of recommendation, and responses to dairy industry questions. The scholarship recipients include: Todd Allen, …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text visibility=”all”]Media Statement – For Immediate Release Martin Farms, a Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative (Maryland & Virginia) member farm in Pennsylvania, recently notified the cooperative of alleged animal mistreatment claims made about the farm by an animal activist group. Maryland & Virginia takes all claims about animal mistreatment very seriously, and we …
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