December 21, 2020
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Vol. 2 No. 25
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU HONORS ISAKSON WITH COMMODITY AWARD On Dec. 17, former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson received the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award in a private presentation at his Atlanta office. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have supported and promoted Georgia agriculture. Isakson served in the Georgia House, Georgia Senate, U.S. House and U.S. Senate during a political career that dated from 1976 to December 2019, when he retired from the U.S. Senate due to his health. Isakson was elected to three consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate. During his time in the Senate, Isakson co-chaired the Senate Chicken Caucus with Sen. Chris Coons, due to the importance of poultry to Georgia’s economy. Isakson also served on the Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness. His work in the caucus and on the trade subcommittee opened up exports for Georgia Poultry products around the world, particularly China and Africa. Isakson chaired both the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Select Committee on Ethics. On April 1, 2019, Sen. Isakson stood at the table on the Senate floor for almost the entire roll call vote – more than two hours – asking his fellow senators to support taking action on House Resolution 268, a resolution to provide disaster assistance for farmers affected by Hurricane Michael. Isakson’s act, despite health issues, showed his commitment to Georgia farmers. Although the motion failed to pass that day 44-49, because opponents felt it did not contain enough funding for food nutrition programs for Puerto Rico, Congress did eventually pass legislation later in 2019 to fund disaster assistance for Georgia farmers which was distributed earlier this year. Isakson gained knowledge and an appreciation for agriculture as a youth, when he worked summers on his grandparents’ farm in Ben Hill County. Isakson is a nine-time recipient of the Friend of Farm Bureau Award, given to members of Congress whose voting records align with American Farm Bureau Federation policy. “Georgia’s farmers received strong support from Senator Johnny Isakson throughout his time in public service,” said Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall. “No person is more deserving of this award. It’s truly our pleasure to honor Senator Isakson with the Georgia Farm -continued on next page
GFB Field Notes page 2 of 10 Continued from previous page Bureau Commodity Award.” Isakson graduated from the University of Georgia in 1966 and served in the Georgia Air National Guard 1966-1972. He opened the first Cobb County office of Northside Realty and later worked as company president. Isakson and his wife, Dianne, live in Marietta and attend Mount Zion United Methodist Church. They have three children and nine grandchildren. TELFAIR COUNTY’S KERRY KNOWLES WINS GFB QUALITY HAY CONTEST Kerry Knowles of Telfair County won first place in the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Quality Bermudagras Hay Contest. Knowles, who won with a sample of Tift 85 Bermudagrass, receives the use of a Vermeer 604R Baler for one year, with the option to purchase at a reduced price at the end of the year. In addition to hay, Knowles raises beef cattle. The goal of the GFB Quality Bermudagrass Hay Contest is to encourage producers to improve the quality of their hay via forage analysis from the University of Georgia Feed and Forage Lab. GFB members producing bermudagrass hay within Georgia compete in terms of relative forage quality (RFQ). RFQ is a measure of the hay’s nutrient content and palatability for livestock. The contest drew 33 entries statewide and the average RFQ score was 122. Knowles’ sample achieved an RFQ of 177.6. Jeff Bacon of Laurens County was second with his sample of Coastal Bermudagrass with an RFQ of 147. Bacon receives a $200 gift card provided by GFB, a hay bale sample probe and a gift bag provided by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) and GFB. Jimbo Crumley of Morgan County (Tift 85, RFQ 140.8) was third. Crumley receives a $100 gift card from GFB and a gift bag provided by GCA and GFB. James Hawkins of Glascock County (Coastal Bermudagrass, RFQ 138) finished fourth and receives a $100 gift card from GFB and a gift bag provided by GCA and GFB. Jamie Tate of Jeff Davis County (Russell Bermudagrass, RFQ 133) was fifth and receives a $100 gift card from GFB and a gift bag provided by GCA and GFB. CHEROKEE COUNTY’S GARLAND WINS GFB TEACHING AWARD Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) has awarded Cherokee County teacher Karen Garland its 2020 Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award. Garland, who teaches kindergarten through fifth-grade science at Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy, was recognized for incorporating information about agriculture into her classes, while meeting curriculum requirements. As the award winner, Garland will receive a $500 cash prize and an expense-paid trip to the 2021 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference currently set for Des Moines, Iowa. She will also be invited to present a workshop on her teaching methods at the Georgia Farm Bureau Educational Leadership Conference. Garland credits the Agriculture in the Classroom and Farm to School programs with providing -continued on next page
GFB Field Notes page 3 of 10 Continued from previous page her with an exciting way to reach students that makes teaching fun. She uses the school’s vegetable garden as a springboard for teaching her students math, writing and science skills as they monitor the growth of the garden recording plant measurements and journaling their observations. Cherokee County Farm Bureau, which nominated Garland for the award, has worked with her on numerous projects and CCFB members volunteer in Garland’s classes as readers or to help with Ag in the Classroom activities. NEWTON COUNTY’S BERRY APPOINTED TO NATIONAL PROMOTION BOARD The USDA has appointed Newton County Farm Bureau Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Berry to the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Chuck Berry currently serves as vice chairman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Advisory Committee for Environmental Horticulture. Berry is one of five producers and one importer appointed to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board with three-year terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, and expiring Dec. 31, 2023. The 12-member board has 11 producers representing production in the eastern, central and western regions of the United States, and one importer member. Each member can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. Berry operates Berry’s Tree Farm & Nursery between Conyers and Covington. The farm began as a dairy and row crop operation in 1894, and the family has continuously farmed the land since then. In the 1970s, the farm converted to Christmas trees, and in 1983 Berry’s sold its first “choose and cut” Christmas trees. Berry’s Tree Farm has been an active participant in the Trees for Troops program. Its trees have been featured in numerous TV and film productions and have adorned the Georgia State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion. More information about the board is available on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Christmas Tree Promotion Board webpage and on the board’s website, www.christmastreepromotionboard.org.
FCC ALLOCATES $326 MILLION FOR RURAL BROADBAND IN GEORGIA On Dec. 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that an estimated 373,000 rural Americans living and working in Georgia will gain access to high-speed broadband through the commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction, during which companies bid for funding through RDOF. In Georgia, the auction allocated $326,454,112.20 in support to expand broadband to 179,455 unserved homes and businesses over the next 10 years. Nearly all locations in Georgia that were eligible for the auction will be receiving access to broadband with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps, with an overwhelming majority (85%) getting gigabit-speed broadband. The auction unleashed robust competition that resulted in more locations being awarded at less cost to Americans who pay into the FCC’s Universal Service Fund. “This historic auction is great news for the residents of so many rural Georgia communities, -continued on next page
GFB Field Notes page 4 of 10 Continued from previous page who will get access to high-quality broadband service in areas that for too long have been on the wrong side of the digital divide,” said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who said the auction was the commission’s single largest step ever taken to provide Americans access to digital opportunities. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction is part of a broader effort by the FCC to close the digital divide in rural America. In October 2020, the Commission adopted rules creating the 5G Fund for Rural America, which will distribute up to $9 billion over the next decade to bring 5G wireless broadband connectivity to rural America. More information on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is available at www.fcc.gov/auction/904. FREE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2021 AFBF VIRTUAL CONVENTION The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention and unveiled the lineup of featured speakers including Mike Rowe, Rorke Denver and Beth Ford. The AFBF Virtual Convention will be held Jan. 10-13, 2021, and for the first time ever, registration fees are being waived to give all Farm Bureau members and anyone interested in agriculture the opportunity to experience one of agriculture’s premier events from the comfort and safety of home. “We are excited to open up the doors of this event and to bring home the high-quality content our attendees have come to expect from our events,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Our featured speakers this year are no strangers to Farm Bureau. We are honored to have Mike Rowe, Rorke Denver and Beth Ford join us as we reflect on this unique year and press on, stronger together, for agriculture and our rural communities.” Best known for his hit TV series Dirty Jobs and most recently his show Returning the Favor featuring people making a difference in their communities, Mike Rowe will join the AFB Virtual Convention as our special guest for a fireside chat in the closing general session. As the country’s leading advocate for skilled labor and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, Rowe seeks to debunk myths and misperceptions about blue-collar jobs. His foundation has granted millions of dollars in scholarships to help close the skills gap. Land O’ Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford will join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss hot topics and issues facing agriculture today. A native of Sioux City, Iowa, Ford is a passionate advocate for farmers and rural America and is committed to connecting consumers to the farmers and rural communities who grow their food. Ford was recently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders and Most Powerful Women. Under her leadership, Land O’Lakes, Inc. will soon join AFBF in the century club in 2021, when it celebrates 100 years as a farmer-owned cooperative. The AFB Virtual Convention will also feature an inspirational and entertaining keynote address from Navy Seal Commander Rorke T. Denver. Commander Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based -continued on next page
GFB Field Notes page 5 of 10 Continued from previous page on true SEAL adventures, and shares his personal story in his New York Times bestseller, Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior. He is the founder of Ever Onward, a fresh, new brand designed to use Navy SEAL principles to call leaders to action, to be bold so they can perform at their highest levels. This open invitation is a rare opportunity to attend the American Farm Bureau convention free of charge simply by registering. Registration will provide access to live sessions as well as special on demand programs focused on hot topics in agriculture. Featured live events include Duvall’s annual address, the Ag Innovation Challenge, Young Farmers & Ranchers competitions, Foundation Night In with special musical performances by Sara Evans and Phil Vassar and workshops focused on what farmers and ranchers need to know in 2021. View the full agenda at https://gfb.ag/21afbfconvsked and register for free https://gfb.ag/21afbfregister. COPELAND, FOUNTAIN REAPPOINTED TO SEED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION On Nov. 25, Gov. Brian Kemp reappointed Ben Copeland and Kent Fountain to the Georgia Seed Development Commission. Copeland, from Peach County, is CEO of Patten Seed Company. He has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the University of Georgia and grows sod, grass seed, small grains and soybeans. Copeland has served on the board of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association and the UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Dean’s Committee. Copeland and his wife, Kelly, live in Fort Valley and have five children. Fountain, president and CEO of Southeastern Gin and Peanut, Inc., in Surrency, is chairman of the National Cotton Council. A past president of the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association and the National Cotton Ginners Association, Fountain currently serves as a director for Staplcotn and Cotton Growers Warehouse Association. Fountain earned a degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Georgia, is the president/CEO of Southeastern Gin and Peanut Incorporated in Surrency. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including Southeastern Ginner of the Year in 2001 and received the Horace Hayden National Ginner of the Year Award in 2016. Fountain and his wife, Missi, live in Screven, Georgia, and have two sons. Georgia Seed Development is responsible for overseeing the foundation plant material production in Georgia. Since 1997, this effort has resulted in over $15 million of additional support for UGA cultivar development. GSD works closely with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the University of Georgia Research Foundation and the Georgia Crop Improvement Association in supporting various research projects and in bringing new cultivars to market. Georgia Seed Development has an active seed production program for most crops grown in the state including peanuts, soybeans, small grains, cotton, canola, blueberries and bahia grass.
GFB Field Notes page 6 of 10 FORT VALLEY STATE RECEIVES USDOE BIOTECHNOLOGY GRANT Fort Valley State University received a $747,450 grant from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) to increase students’ interest in studying biotechnology. Dr. Sarwan Dhir, FVSU plant biotechnology professor, said the goal of this project is to encourage a greater number of underrepresented undergraduates and K-12 students to pursue careers in the biotechnology or science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. As principal investigator, Dhir said the grant will assist FVSU students with tuition costs and strengthen recruitment and retention while improving partnerships with high school science teachers in Georgia. “This will be accomplished through providing extensive educational resources and activities,” he added. These activities include a science teacher workshop. Each year, 15 high school science teachers will participate in a one-week workshop in biotechnology. Dhir explained that these teachers will receive a $1,000 stipend and serve as FVSU ambassadors to encourage students to attend the university through the plant science-biotechnology program. “It is a win-win situation for the teachers and students,” Dhir said. He is collaborating with Dr. T. Ramon Stuart, FVSU provost and vice president of academic affairs; Dr. Jacques Surrency, associate professor of plant and environmental soil sciences; and Dr. Hari Singh, associate professor and biotechnology graduate program coordinator. Dhir and his team will offer a six-week summer internship program each year for 15 high school seniors who have a strong interest in biotechnology or STEM and are committed to join FVSU as a freshman in the fall. The students will receive $1,000 and free housing and meals. As undergraduates at FVSU, the awarded students will conduct independent research in the STEM and biotechnology areas and will receive up to $6,000 in three years. During the summer, four students will receive $4,000 each to participate in internships at major collaborative institutions or federal laboratories of their choice to explore graduate program possibilities leading to a master’s or doctorate in STEM disciplines. All participating high school students, teachers and undergraduates must present their research at annual conferences and at national scientific meetings. Dhir said to help students prepare for their careers, students will also engage in field trips to major research institutions, career counseling, scientific meetings and hands-on laboratory activities. “These approaches include offering presentations at high schools, a biotechnology summer academy for high school students, career awareness workshops, pre-college workshops and FVSU campus visits,” he said. Due to safety concerns with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Dhir said they plan to adopt a model from other programs to implement a virtual format. He and his team plan to recruit middle and South Georgia high school students. He noted high school science teachers will also assist with recruiting students to FVSU’s biotechnology program. Students must be a high school senior, take a science course, have a 3.0 grade point average, participate in the summer program, and apply to FVSU. “This grant helps us to include the best students in the biotechnology program and provide them with a strong foundation in academics, research and free educational trips so that they can graduate -continued on next page
GFB Field Notes page 7 of 10 Continued from previous page in four years and be well prepared for the STEM workforce,” Dhir said. The grant is titled “Improvement of Minority Education in Biotechnology (STEM) at the Fort Valley State University (Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program).” This award has a three-year cycle (Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2023) and will be distributed in three installments of $249,150. For more information about the grant, contact Dhir at (478) 822-1057 or dhirs0@fvsu.edu. USTR ASKS ITC TO INVESTIGATE EFFECTS OF SQUASH, CUCUMBER IMPORTS On Dec. 4, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued a letter to the Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) requesting investigations into the import of cucumbers and squash and the effect on the domestic seasonal markets. The request is to investigate the monthly price trends, including an analysis and comparison of the prices of domestically produced products and imported products. In September, a comprehensive plan to support American producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables was released from the Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Commerce (Commerce). The plan was developed after growers provided more than 300 written submissions, and more than 60 witnesses testifying during two days of hearings. In mid-November, U.S. Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, along with Reps. Austin Scott, Buddy Carter, Rick Allen and Sanford Bishop, asked Lighthizer to broaden the Section 332 investigation for strawberries and bell pepper to include the impact on seasonal cucumber and squash imports on Southeastern markets. “While our fight against unfair trade practices with Mexico is far from over, this is a great day for Georgia fruit and vegetable growers. We now have investigations under way for blueberries, strawberries and green peppers, and a request from USTR to also investigate squash and cucumbers,” said Charles Hall, Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
GFB Field Notes page 8 of 10 STAY AT HOME BEEKEEPING SERIES Dec. 29 Beekeeping Boxing Day Sales 7:30 p.m. online The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering members of beekeeping clubs the opportunity to attend these free online meetings, each of which will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A is included. Watch with Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/904522838 stream via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyextension/. For more information, visit Allyson Shabel at ams0137@aces.edu. GA DEPT. OF AG GATE RENEWAL APPLICATIONS Annual renewal for the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) program is now open. Eligible farmers can renew their GATE card for 2021 online by visiting www.forms.agr.georgia.gov/GATE/. GATE cardholders who are to renew in 2021 will automatically be placed on the new three-year renewal program and will receive their renewal invoice in 2024. All current cards will expire Dec. 31, 2020. Cardholders currently on two and three-year renewals will receive their 2021 cards with the new expiration date of Dec. 31, 2021, and do not need to renew or apply for the 2021 year. Producers needing assistance can contact the GATE program team at 855-FARMTAX or farmtax@agr.georgia.gov. GACD SCHOLARSHIP Dec. 31 deadline to apply The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts is offering a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students studying fields related to agriculture and natural resources. Acceptable areas of study include, but are not limited to, agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications. The applicant may be a high school senior, or a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student from Georgia at any accredited college, school, or university in the United States. Applicants in their first semester of college should send their high school transcript and proof of college enrollment. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 and be in need of financial assistance. There will be no discrimination on basis of race, sex, or religion. An individual may not compete for a scholarship that he or she has won in past years. The scholarship payments are disbursed according to the fund. For more information or to apply, visit www.gacd.us/scholarships.
GFB Field Notes page 9 of 10 2021 SOUTHEASTERN FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROWERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Jan. 5-7 online The education, trade show, poster sessions and networking opportunities will take place through the Internet on a virtual platform that will be easy to use and navigate. The conference will have the latest in production and crop operational information that you have come to expect from the SE Regional Conference. All educational and exhibitor content will be available for on-demand viewing until April 30, 2021 to all registered attendees. All-Access Passes are $125 each and allow access to all education sessions, the virtual trade show, poster sessions and networking events until April 30, 2021. GFVGA members receive 15% off All Access Registration. Check your email for a discount code. Trade Show Passes are free, and the exhibits will be available until April 30, 2021. To register, visit https://gfb.ag/21SEFVGAConfreg.
2021 GEORGIA DAIRY CONFERENCE Jan. 18-20 Savannah Riverfront Marriott
Savannah
This “must attend” dairy event provides producers and businesses the chance to network with each other and industry leaders. Dairymen from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, New York and Virginia have attended this conference in the past. Visit www.gadairyconference.com for complete details about the exciting lineup of conference speakers and to register. Georgia Milk Producers, Inc. staff is working to ensure safety protocols are in place to minimize the spread of germs at the event. Masks will be mandatory as the City of Savannah has an ordinance requiring their use. The Savannah Riverfront Marriott is offering room rates at $137. Reservation deadline for rooms is Dec. 27. Individuals should call the hotel at 800285-0398 for reservations. We are closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation and will follow the advice and recommendations of the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Governor of Georgia. 45TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT FARM SHOW & CONFERENCE PPD The Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, originally scheduled for Jan. 20-21, 2021 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, has been POSTPONED until January 2022.The award recipients selected for the 2021 show will be recognized at the January 2022 event. The Georgia Peanut Commission encourages farmers to participate in 2021 county production meetings via UGA Cooperative Extension in preparation for the 2021 season. Visit www.gapeanuts.com to stay up-to-date on the activities of the Georgia Peanut Commission and latest industry news. 2021 GEORGIA AG FORECAST Jan. 29, 2021 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom and Facebook Georgia Farm Bureau is a sponsor for this annual seminar, which is free to attend for 2021. Ag Forecast shares the latest research and information from UGA faculty to help farmers and agribusinesses in Georgia's No. 1 industry. Keynote topics are agritourism and the impact of COVID-19 on Georgia farmers. Breakout sessions will cover: Livestock and poultry; cotton, peanuts grains and oilseeds; green industry and vegetables; fruits and tree nuts; and forestry and land taxation. To register, visit https://agforecast.caes.uga.edu/.
GFB Field Notes page 10 of 10 USDA/1890 NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Jan. 31, 2021 deadline to apply The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program provides full tuition, fees, books, room/board & a summer internship to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. When the student has completed the academic & summer work requirements of the scholarship, USDA may convert the student to a permanent employee without further competition. To apply, visit https://gfb.ag/USDA1890scholarsapp. FARM BUREAU ART & ESSAY CONTESTS Feb. 26, 2021 deadline to submit entries to county offices County Farm Bureau chapters across the state are accepting entries to the 2021 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Middle School Essay and High School Art Contests. GFB’s Certified Farm Markets are the focus of both contests. Middle school students entering the essay contest are being asked to discuss how GFB Certified Farm Markets and agritourism in general benefit farmers and consumers. High schoolers entering the art contest should draw a scene depicting one of the almost 80 GFB Certified Farm Markets located across Georgia. Students may enter the contests in the county in which they live or attend school but not both. To enter either contest, students should contact their county Farm Bureau for an official entry form and complete contest rules. County Farm Bureau contest winners will be entered in GFB district competition. All entries must be officially submitted by a county Farm Bureau to the Georgia Farm Bureau home office. All entries must be received at local county Farm Bureau offices by Feb. 26, 2021; county Farm Bureaus must submit their county winners to GFB for state judging by March 12, 2021. Visit www.gfb.ag/21artcontest or www.gfb.ag/21essaycontest for contest details. GFB HAY DIRECTORY GFB is accepting listings for its online hay directory. Farm Bureau members with hay for sale or who offer custom harvesting or custom sprigging services are invited to list their hay and/or services in the GFB Quality Hay Directory published on the GFB website. Hay for sale or services can be listed or removed from the directory throughout the year. To be included in GFB’s online hay directory, complete a submission form by visiting your county Farm Bureau office or online at www.gfb.ag/hay. Please include a $10 check made payable to Georgia Farm Bureau for each listing of hay, custom harvesting or custom sprigging. Multiple listings are allowed. Listings can be updated in the directory throughout the year as hay inventories change. Hay producers who enter the GFB Quality Hay Contest receive a free listing in the online GFB Hay Directory. DAIRY VOLUNTEERS LEND A LISTENING EAR FOR THOSE IN STRESS Are you a dairy farmer who would like to talk to a fellow farmer or industry friend about the stress you’re experiencing? Georgia Milk Producers has partnered with dairy groups in other Southeastern states to compile a list of dairy producers who are volunteering to talk with fellow farmers & dairy industry employees as the dairy sector navigates these difficult times. Click here to access the list of volunteers & other tips/suggestions for dealing with stress.