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Lindsay Reames Named Chair of Virginia Agribusiness Council

Lindsay Reames, Executive Vice President of Sustainability & External Relations at Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) has been elected Chair of the Virginia Agribusiness Council (VAC). The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit member organization committed to representing the agriculture and forestry industries in the Commonwealth with a unified voice through effective […]

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A Farmer’s Legacy of Environmental Stewardship

On the western edge of Carroll County in rural Maryland, where farms are tucked into rolling hills along curving roads, husband and wife team Matt and Debra Hoff operate Coldsprings Farm, home to their family, employees, and a herd of  dairy cows. A Maryland & Virginia (MDVA) member farm since 1952, Coldsprings Farm is a

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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Sweeps National Communications Contest

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) recently earned two top awards in the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) annual cooperative communications contest. Jay Bryant, CEO, and Lindsay Reames, EVP of Sustainability & External Relations accepted the awards at the 2023 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), NMPF,

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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Awarded $10M Conservation Grant

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) has been awarded a $10 million grant through the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The grant, which will help Mid-Atlantic dairy farmers produce tangible results through climate smart solutions, bring MDVA’s total on-farm sustainability investment to

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Farm to School: Delivering Sustainable Milk to Schools on World School Milk Day

Farm to School: Delivering Sustainable Milk to Schools on World School Milk Day She looks at students with open arms and a friendly smile, wearing her favorite shirt that says “I ❤️ Fresh.” But make no mistake, Mooella, the mascot that adorns Maola half pints, packs a punch. Each eight ounce serving provides students with

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The Journey of our Milk Reflects Our Commitment to Quality, Sustainability, and Community

Milk is nature’s perfect beverage. Together we work 365 days per year to bring this nutrient-packed and hydrating beverage to consumers’ tables. MDVA’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and community has allowed us to build strong partnerships, co-pack for esteemed customers, and support a diverse range of brands. As we celebrate our 103rd birthday on September

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MDVA and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Share Sustainability Story with Congressman Smucker

MDVA and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Share Sustainability Story with Congressman Smucker Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) hosted Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) yesterday on a Christiana, Pennsylvania farm to discuss opportunities to bring flexible sustainability funding to U.S. farmers and ranchers in the

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