Latest News

RESTON, Va. – December 11, 2021 – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) announces the immediate recall of one lot of Howling Cow Butter Almond Ice Cream Pints due to undeclared soy and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening …

Voluntary Recall of Howling Cow Butter Almond Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Soy and Wheat Read More »

(RESTON, Va., November 19, 2021) – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) has released its 2022 scholarship application for the cooperative’s scholarship program. Every year the cooperative awards five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in the dairy industry. Thanks to the MDVA Fund, the cooperative can offer additional scholarships to deserving students. …

Scholarships Now Available for Future Dairy Industry Leaders Read More »

RESTON, Va. – November 2, 2021 – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) today announced its District 3 Producer of the Year honor has been awarded to Harvue Farm in Berryville, Virginia. The farm, now in its fourth and fifth generations, is owned and operated by David, Debbie, Matt, and Ashley Hardesty. Many …

Harvue Farm of Berryville, Va., Honored by Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Read More »

RESTON, Va. – November 2, 2021 – Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) honored Peace & Plenty Farm of Union Bridge, Md. as its District 2 Producer of the Year during the co-op’s recent District Meeting in New Midway, Md. The District Producer of the Year award recognizes a cooperative member for outstanding …

Peace & Plenty Farm earns top district honor from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Read More »

RESTON, Va. – November 2, 2021 – Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) honored member Alson Zimmerman as its District 1 Producer of the Year during the co-op’s recent District Meeting in Chambersburg, Pa. The District Producer of the Year award recognizes a cooperative member for outstanding farm management, animal care, and environmental …

Roaring Spring farmer earns top district honor from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Read More »

RESTON, Va. – October 26, 2021 – Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) recognized eight members for 25 years of membership to the cooperative during annual District Meetings held in October.    “We congratulate our 25-year members on their hard work and perseverance in dairy farming,” said MDVA Vice President of Sustainability and External Relations …

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Recognizes 25-Year Member Milestones Read More »

“As farmers, we’re always working to make our farms more sustainable and profitable to secure opportunities for the next generation,” said Kevin Satterwhite, Maryland & Virginia Board of Directors president. “The same applies to Maryland & Virginia’s purchase of this plant. As we work towards profitable growth and a consistent home for the milk of …

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Celebrates Processing Growth in North Carolina Read More »

Matthews, N.C. – Harris Teeter announced Tuesday, August 17 that the company is selling its HunterFarms dairy processing plant to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc. The sale is expected to close Aug. 30, 2021.   “We are excited to strengthen our value-added business and expand our cooperative’s processing footprint in the southeast. Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy …

Harris Teeter to Sell Hunter Farms Dairy Business to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc. Read More »

Sustainable Chesapeake, alongside the Giant Clean Water Partnership, was today awarded $725,267 from the 2021 Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Waste Technology Fund. The funding will allow Maryland dairy farmers to expand the adoption of high priority conservation practices through industry-led supply-chain sustainability initiatives. The funding was jointly awarded to Sustainable Chesapeake, Maryland & Virginia …

Funds Awarded to Maryland Farmers for Manure Technologies Read More »