POLICY STATEMENT ...
BYLAW CHANGES ...
MMPA delegates approve bylaw changes
MMPA updates governance structure and leadership titles
DEADINE NEARS ...
USDA reminds dairy farmers of deadline
2019 enrollment deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program is Sept. 20
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Survey says: 86% of US adults prefer dairy milk
Study also finds a large margin want increased milk offerings in school meals
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
Dairy Beverage Symposium, Dec. 4th
Symposium will highlight the future and potential of the dairy beverage category
COMPETITIONS ...
Youth compete at international dairy contests
Local youths represent Saratoga dairy at international competitions
DONATIONS ...
Milk Donation Reimbursement Program created
Will reduce food waste and provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals
UPCOMING EVENT ...
Southwest Dairy Days set Nov. 7 at T&K Dairy
Program will feature tours, exhibitor booths and lunch courtesy of Hi-Pro Feeds
tainted raw milk
State Dept. of Ag. warns consumers to discard ‘BAD FARM’ tainted raw milk
Product was voluntarily recalled and pulled from shelves by the distributor
OUTREACH ...