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#DairyNeverStops – Join Us in Supporting the Dairy Industry

Blog Page, Community / By Taylor Mickelberry

Last week the two largest dairy trade organizations, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), together delivered a detailed proposal urging USDA to take immediate, comprehensive action to support the U.S. dairy industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Given that the milk supply exceeds demand by at least 10%, the two …

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Upcoming Member Webinars – Register Now

Blog Page, Community, Latest News, NEWS, Newsroom / By Taylor Mickelberry

Did you know Maryland & Virginia hosts a monthly webinar for members? Join us for one of our upcoming sessions. Noon, EDT, April 22 – R.E.S.E.T-ING the Dairy Industry to Attract and Retain Employees – One of the most important resources on a farm is its workforce. While it may not be easy to find …

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Living Our Mission

Blog Page, Community, Latest News, NEWS, Newsroom / By Taylor Mickelberry

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative’s Board of Directors embarked on an intensive strategic planning process in 2019. That process culminated in the establishment of a fresh set of core values and strategic planks to use as the foundation for the cooperative’s course of direction over the next five to seven years. Most importantly, the …

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Dairy Needs More Influencers

Blog Page, Community, Latest News, NEWS, Newsroom / By Taylor Mickelberry

Dairy farming takes a lot of time. It’s more than a nine-to-five, 40-hour a week profession. With fewer dairy farmers in the U.S. than ever before, our society is lacking easy access to the farmers who supply their milk and dairy products, or are they? Nearly 80% of the U.S. population has a social media …

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Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership Gains Momentum

Blog Page, Community, Partnerships / By Taylor Mickelberry

We have many things to be thankful for as we close out 2019. One initiative that we are particularly proud of and thankful for this past year has been the momentum and success of the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership (THCWP). The THCWP is the first public-private partnership of its kind to secure funding to …

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The Hustle and Bustle of Christmas in Dairy

Blog Page, On Farm / By Taylor Mickelberry

Christmas at Worth the Wait Farm in Stevens, Pennsylvania, takes a lot of preparation. “We try to do only the bare necessities on Christmas Day,” explains owner and farmwife Laura Landis, that way she and her husband Christian can spend more time with their children and extended family. To prep, they take time on Christmas …

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A Dairy Christmas Holiday!

Blog Page, On Farm / By Taylor Mickelberry

Everyone celebrates the holidays a little bit differently. When you have a couple hundred cows to tend, your Christmas morning routine tracks a bit different than most households. Member Caci Cook Nance of McConnells, South Carolina, looks forward to waking her children up at 4:30 a.m. to open presents on Christmas morning. “It’s a little …

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Maola Chocolate Milk Panna Cotta with Peanut Brittle by Chef Lee Gregory

Blog Page, Community, Recipes / By Taylor Mickelberry

Maola’s partnership with renowned Chef Lee Gregory is cooking up some tasty treats in time for the holidays. Whip up this chocolate milk panna cotta with peanut brittle to add some extra special Maola cheer to your holiday meal. Panna Cotta Ingredients 1/2 gallon Maola chocolate milk 7 sheets of sheet gelatin 1 cup sugar …

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Calling All College-Bound, Dairy Driven Students: Scholarships Now Available

Blog Page, On Farm / By Taylor Mickelberry

Maryland & Virginia has released its annual scholarship application. Every year the cooperative awards five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in the dairy industry. Thanks to generous contributions from members, staff, industry partners and supporters, the cooperative is able to offer additional scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible, applicants must be the son, …

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Eggnog Dreams

Blog Page, Recipes / By Taylor Mickelberry

‘Tis the season Maola eggnog fanatics dream about all year. Maola eggnog is now available in stores through the end of the holidays. Be sure to grab an extra quart to try this cookie recipe and make your holidays a little more dreamy. Ingredients For the molasses cookies: 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup …

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