The National Milk Producers Federation recently unveiled the FARM Animal Care Program Version 4.0. This latest evolution of FARM supports closer farmer-veterinarian relationships, requires continuing education for all employees and adds a new standard for pain management when disbudding animals. Significant changes go into effect beginning January 1, 2020. They include: 1. If tail docking […]
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(RESTON, Va., October 11, 2019) – A partnership between Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, Nestlé USA and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay has received a $200,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Federation. The grant will help fund the Dairy Farmer Led Sustainability Project and its environmental conservation cost-share program for six
Turkey Hill joins forces with Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to fund dairy farmers’ conservation actions LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (OCTOBER 3, 2019)-In a move designed to support the farmers that supply milk to its dairy, Turkey Hill Dairy, a leading producer and distributor of branded ice cream
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By: Lindsay Reames, Director of Sustainability & External Relations Harvest time is exciting and hectic. It puts extra pressure on our normal routines. As the daylight hours shorten, we find ourselves working into the night to finish a field or get in one last run. We know the dangers of farming and how quickly injuries
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(RESTON, Va., September 3, 2019) – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative applauds member Misty Meadow Farm of Smithsburg, Maryland for being named a Dairying for Tomorrow award winner by the American Dairy Association Northeast. Family members from Misty Meadow accepted their award at the Maryland State Fair on Monday, September 2, 2019. Misty Meadow
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(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
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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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