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Reflections on Earth Day

Blog Page, Community, Sustainability / By Taylor Mickelberry

By Lindsay Reames, Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” We’ve all said it. But here at Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association we are learning that we can have great dairy, healthy cows, and clean water, too. In honor of Earth Day, more than 160 Giant grocery retailers in Maryland, …

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Seeing a FARM Evaluation First Hand: Customers are eager to learn more about on-farm practices

Blog Page, Community, Sustainability / By Taylor Mickelberry

What is hygiene scoring? What is a sound cow versus a lame cow? Does your farm work with a vet? These are just a few questions Maryland & Virginia customers are asking. Increasingly, our customers are more attentive to how member farms are evaluated in the areas of animal care, environmental sustainability and employee relations. …

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One Farm’s Pursuit of Sustainability: Catching the Right Rays

Blog Page, Sustainability / By Taylor Mickelberry

Like many dairy farmers, Hatcher Ferguson is continually looking for ways to create a more sustainable farm business. A year ago, he invested in a solar-powered system for his family’s farm in Wirtz, Virginia. Today Burnt Chimney Dairy is self-sufficient in its energy use. In Virginia, there are limited financial incentives to install …

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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 10 states passionate about cultivating dairy goodness.

24 Mar

We are thrilled to be included this year as the 16th largest private business in the Commonwealth, as surveyed by @VirginiaBiz

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23 Mar

Love🍦? We do! Especially when farmers produce delicious dairy in ways that benefit their farm and our 🌎! Partners @turkeyhilldairy work with @AllianceForBay @MDVAMilk & farmers to make it possible! Learn more about this partnership: http://bit.ly/3JUP1VF #NationalAgWeek

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24 Mar

Thank you @AllianceForBay for your trusted partnership and expertise to our members as they seek real, on-the-ground sustainable solutions on their farms.

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23 Mar

Our 2022 Annual Report is now off the presses and on its way to the mailboxes of our members.

Our Annual Report is one way we add value to our members by presenting the successes of our cooperative in this cohesive and engaging instrument.

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22 Mar

As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we recognize the contributions that are made by women within our staff, leadership, and membership.

In our latest blog, you can meet four women who contribute to the success of our cooperative.

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