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Celebrating Dairy at Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers

There’s a lot to celebrate as temperatures get warmer, the fireflies twinkle at night, and memories are made outside.  Dairy is one of them. The U.S. has celebrated National Dairy Month since 1937. While dairy is affordable, nutritious, and accessible, it also keeps our economy strong.  According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), dairy

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Managing the Risks of the Milk Price Rollercoaster

The 2020 milk price roller coaster has more and more dairy farmers considering their risk management options. Maryland & Virginia’s August member webinar focused on the various risk management programs available to members through the co-op and through government programs. Katie Burgess, Director of Risk Management for Blimling and Associates, will led the session. She

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Co-op County Fair Provides Alternative to Canceled Fairs and Shows

Maryland & Virginia has proudly sponsored and supported various fairs, breed shows and youth programs over the years. Given the numerous canceled events this summer, the cooperative is taking a different direction to support the youth and members who exhibit their cows at fairs throughout our membership region, by holding our own Co-op County Fair.

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