Michigan Milk Messenger: July 2018

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FARM SAFETY

PROTECTING THE ‘GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE’

MDMSF AWARDS UPWARDS OF

$100,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO MSU STUDENTS

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outstanding Be an Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator

Why participate in the MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) Program? » Strengthen your leadership abilities » Broaden your knowledge of milk marketing and MMPA

» Be recognized for your abilities and accomplishments PLUS... the winning OYDC will have the opportunity to travel to places like Washington, D.C., to represent MMPA at a national level!

Dave & Gretchen Tolan, 2016 OYDC Runners-Up

TALK TO YOUR LOCAL ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE OYDC PROGRAM Nominees must be involved on an MMPA member farm and be between 21 and 41 years of age as of January 1, 2019.

OYDC applicants do not need to be a voting member or on the MMPA contract to apply. For more information, contact Jessica Welch at jwelch@mimilk.com or 248-474-6672.

OYDC SELECTION PROCESS FOR 2019 DEC-JAN

MARCH-APRIL

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Locals nominate an individual or couple for the program during each local meeting

Nominees submit an application to be considered by the state nominating committee

Top 10 selected from pool of local nominees and invited to attend OYDC conference

Top 10 attend conference to learn more about MMPA while judges select winning OYDCs

JULY 2018 FEATURES

On the Cover Summer crops are stacking up in bale form across the countryside as members take advantage of breezy, sunny days and breaks between rainstorms.

With the additional daylight hours and work to be done, being safe while in the fields needs to stay in the forefront of farmers’ minds.

AWARDS UPWARDS OF $100,000 14 | MDMSF IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO MSU STUDENTS

Meet a few of the 35 Michigan State University (MSU) students awarded a scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation (MDMSF) in the 2017-2018 academic year.

SAFETY: PROTECTING THE 20 | FARM ‘GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE’

Farm safety should not be taken lightly. NASD provides resources and checklists to up your farm’s safety awareness. Read more about how farm accidents can affect your farm and how to protect your employees and your family around farm equipment.

22 | MEET THE 2018 MMPA INTERNS

MMPA fosters two internship programs each summer:

The John Dilland Fellowship and the Michigan State University Food Systems Fellowship. Learn a little about the interns and their summer plans with MMPA!

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), established in 1916, is a member owned and operated dairy cooperative serving approximately 1,700 dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.

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MMPA MATTERS

“Dairy farming is all I know

“Where Have all the Flowers Gone?”

and all I’ve ever wanted to do.”

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QUALITY WATCH

— ADAM FREIS (PAGE 12)

On-Farm Antibiotic Testing: Ensuring Your Responsibility Doesn’t Become Your Liability

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NEWS & VIEWS

DEPARTMENTS 25

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OYDC SNAPSHOT: ADAM AND CHARLIE FREIS

LEGISLATIVE WATCH

MERCHANDISE

26 POLICIES 27

QUALITY PREMIUMS

28 FREELINERS 29 CLASSIFIEDS

YOUR DAIRY PROMOTION AT WORK

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MARKET REPORT

31 STAFF

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“Where have all the flowers gone?”

BY KEN NOBIS, MMPA PRESIDENT

I was listening to my radio on a recent road trip to a dairy meeting when the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary came through the speakers singing “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” The song was part of the group’s debut album back in 1962, a very different era.

However, when I heard it on my car radio on that recent day, I couldn’t help but connect it to dairy farmers today. Where have all the dairy farmers gone?

“The global trend is for people to move away from the rural countryside into cities. It means fewer people in the United States want to continue in the family dairy farm business.”

Today we see an uptick in the number of producers leaving our industry for economic reasons. Maybe the key word here is “uptick.” Even if the dairy economy could be set on a steady cruise mode at a speed where we could make some progress, we would most likely still see a decline in the number of producers. The global trend is for people to move away from the rural countryside into cities. It means fewer people in the United States want to continue in the family dairy farm business. Those who do stay face many challenges. For one thing, they have a hard time finding an adequate labor supply. While a stronger dairy economy would help slow down the move from farm to city, it wouldn’t make it disappear.

We are in our fourth year of a very tough economy in the dairy industry, and we don’t have a magic switch to reset the cruise mode. Many of our dairy farmers are wondering if there is a turn-around in the near future. We are now past the halfway mark for 2018, and while we can’t predict what the future holds with certainty, the indications are that we will see improvement. The question is how much and when.

The MMPA Board and management continue to work toward the same goal: to improve the bottom lines of our members. There are many factors affecting milk prices that we cannot control, so we focus on what we can control. MMPA continues to seek higher value uses for our members’ milk that will put more money in producers’ pockets. We have had some success, and more is coming, but it can’t come soon enough! I think you will see continued improvement throughout 2018.

We also continue to work toward a new federal Farm Bill that would provide an effective safety net for dairy farmers. We have been working on that project with the National Milk Producers Federation for over a year and a half. It is still a long way to the finish line, but we feel comfortable with the direction the Senate Ag Committee is headed. Our major political contact in this effort is Michigan Senator Stabenow, ranking member on the Senate Ag Committee.

Our members are staying well informed about the status of the dairy industry, and we all recognize that the last few years have been anything but a trip down “Easy Street.”

The past two summers we held member information meetings across the membership area, but unless something major pops up, we feel that the summer meetings are not necessary this year. Instead, just one round of member meetings will be held in early December. In the meantime, members can always call me with questions and concerns, whether the questions are about the state of the industry or anything else that is on your mind. I always look forward to hearing from you.

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QUALITY WATCH

On-Farm Antibiotic Testing: Ensuring Your Responsibility Doesn’t Become Your Liability

BY JOE PACKARD, MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE

Every day, the dairy community strives to do things responsibly. We know that farmers work hard to take care of their cows and make sure milk is safe to drink. Using antibiotics responsibly to treat mastitis is one effective way to care for cows and keep the herd healthy.

However, using antibiotics brings the risk of contaminating your milk supply with drug residues if the antibiotic has not been metabolized from the cow’s body. Consumers can rest assured that all milk at the grocery store is antibiotic-free. It’s up to dairy farmers to fulfill this promise.

Shipping milk that causes a drug residue rejection at a processing plant can be very costly to both the producer and the cooperative. Drug residues can also be detected in samples tested for monthly routine regulatory purposes (such as officials). The best way to avoid such mistakes is prevention of disease on your farm so that fewer cows are treated, putting the farm at reduced risk overall.

“Consumers can rest assured that all milk at the grocery store is antibioticfree. It’s up to dairy farmers to fulfill this promise.”

When a cow does require treatment, there are several best management practices and resources available to reduce risk of contamination. Most importantly, all treated cows’ milk must be segregated from the bulk tank supply. Using leg bands, keeping accurate treatment records to identify treated animals and milking them into abnormal milk buckets will greatly reduce the chances of treated milk getting into the tank. Be sure to use a separate vacuum source other than the milkline when using abnormal buckets. Segregating all of a cow’s milk, even when only treating one quarter, is the only way to ensure she will not cause a positive drug residue.

Secondly, follow all milk withdraw times found on drug labels. Having a VCPR (Vet Client Patient Relationship) with your vet is critical when using an antibiotic in an offlabel manner. Veterinarians are a great resource for determining withhold times in these circumstances. You may also consider working with your vet to switch to drugs that are still as effective, but have either shorter withdrawal or can be tested on-farm with the testing equipment available to you. Additional best management practices are available in the Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual. This resource is available in both hard copy form and online at www.nationaldairyfarm.com; located by clicking the ‘Resources’ tab at the top of the home page.

On-farm antibiotic testing is an effective tool that can speed up the ability to get results.

This testing equipment can be used for testing cows at the end of the milk withdraw period, or if you suspect bulk tank antibiotic contamination and must perform drug screening. It is important to note that if you do not have on-farm testing available, you must follow up with MMPA field staff or a testing facility to have the sample screened.

Not all antibiotics are the same, and it’s important to know the active ingredient of the drug you are using to assure that you use the correct testing method to detect residues.

In addition to the field staff, your veterinarian is a great resource for identifying the active ingredient in your antibiotic of choice (Beta-lactam, tetracycline, etc.) and best testing method. Additionally, the Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual (mentioned above) is an effective resource for identifying the active ingredient and testing method for the antibiotics used on your farm. Once you have established the testing method that fits your situation, it’s necessary to create a written protocol, called a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), to instruct all designated employees how and when to use on farm antibiotic testing. This also is a requirement for the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program.

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Dairy Industry Celebrates Michigan Dairy Foods Awareness Day at the Capitol Representatives of Michigan’s dairy industry, including MMPA, gathered on the Capitol lawn in downtown Lansing on June 6 to celebrate the state’s dairy industry and farmers, the dairy sector’s contribution to Michigan’s economy, and the role it plays in feeding Michiganders.

Dairy Foods Awareness Day, hosted by the Michigan Dairy Foods Association, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, features free samples of locally produced dairy foods.

This year’s celebration included a special appearance by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist soccer player and Michigan native, Lindsay Tarpley, of Portage.

“Dairy makes up the single largest segment of Michigan’s agriculture industry and is an integral part of the state’s economy,” said MDARD Director Gordon Wenk.

“Michigan is home to large dairy processors using state-of-the-art technologies to create delicious, value-added dairy products, some of which are available for sampling today. And, Michigan is second only to Vermont in the number of small non-traditional (artisan) dairy processors. The state is ripe for growth for more dairy processing, large or small, and MDARD is ready to help those companies call Michigan home.”

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May showed an uptick in prices USDA announced that the May Class III milk price is $15.18 per hundredweight, up 71 cents from April, but 39 cents less than May 2017. The Class IV price was $1.09 more than last month's price at $14.57, and eight cents higher than May 2017.

KIM DETRICK (LEFT), MMPA ASSOCIATE SALES MANAGER, AND LAUREN HEBERLING (RIGHT), MMPA INTERN, PASSED OUT BUTTER COOKIES DURING DAIRY FOODS AWARENESS DAY AT THE CAPITOL.

Upcoming Events JULY 9 Advisory Committee Meeting, Novi JULY 16-20 Michigan Dairy Expo, East Lansing JULY 18

Great Dairy Adventure, East Lansing AUGUST 14-15 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator Conference, Novi 10

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Milk production at Michigan’s 1,627 dairy farms ranks 6th nationally, with 11.2 billion pounds of milk produced in 2017. Michigan leads the nation in pounds of milk produced per dairy cow, with 26,320 pounds of milk produced per cow per year. The total pounds of milk produced in Michigan has increased by 94 percent since 2000, and the total number of dairy cows has increased by 40 percent, from 304,000 cows to 426,000 cows.

Representatives from Michigan businesses and the dairy industry offered free dairy product samples, ranging from cheese and sour cream dips, to pizza, butter cookies, milk, and ice cream. Participating businesses included the MSU Dairy Store, Country Dairy, Michigan Dairy/Kroger Co., Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream, Country Fresh (Dean Foods), Prairie Farms, Domino’s Pizza, and McDonald’s.

Tarpley gave pointers to parents and caregivers on how to help children improve their eating habits, stressed the importance of good nutrition and physical activity for children, and demonstrated how dairy fits into a well-balanced, healthy meal plan. State Senator Judy Emmons (R – District 33), a dairy farmer; State Representative Julie Alexander (R – District 64), a former dairy farmer; and Jason Wadaga, executive director of the Michigan Dairy Foods Association, also participated in the program.

Dairy Foods Awareness Day is traditionally celebrated in Michigan during June, National Dairy Month. Americans are encouraged to reduce risks of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, obesity and colon cancer through consumption of dairy products.

MMPA Scholarship Opportunities MMPA offers scholarships to members, children of members and employees of members at Michigan State University and Purdue University. Scholarships have been authorized by the MMPA Board of Directors to encourage post high school study for careers in dairy management. To be considered for any scholarship, the student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester and maintain a satisfactory grade point average.

Students in the Dairy Management Program of the Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University may apply for $1,750 per semester (for members of children of members) or $1,500 per semester (for employees of members) scholarships. Michigan State University scholarship applications are due by September 1.

At Purdue University, there is one $1,000 scholarship available for a student who is a member or child of a member enrolled in an agriculture-related major.

TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION OR TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS, VISIT MIMILK.COM/SCHOLARSHIPS.

MMPA Advisory Committee DISTRICT 1 Scott Ferry, Litchfield............................517-214-3298 Jeff Horning, Manchester....................734-428-8610 Brad Hart, Clayton..................................517-445-2649 Daniel Minnis, Dansville.......................517-521-3529 Art Riske, Hanover..................................517-524-6015

DISTRICT 2 Mark Crandall, Battle Creek.................269-660-2229 Michael Oesch, Middlebury, IN.........574-825-2454 Danny Ransler, Gobles..........................269-998-3802 Dan Ritter, Potterville............................517-645-7318

Indiana Director of Ag Visits Heritage Ridge Creamery Bruce Kettler, the new Indiana director of agriculture, paid a visit to MMPA’s Heritage Ridge Creamery on May 15. He and his team toured the facility to learn more about the creamery and its operations. The cheese plant is undergoing an expansion which will add skilled jobs to the local economy and increase processing capacity.

Richard Thomas, Middlebury, IN.......574-825-5198

DISTRICT 3 Tim Butler, Sand Lake............................269-330-5538 Bill Gruppen, Zeeland...........................616-520-5143 Bill Stakenas, Free Soil...........................231-425-6913 Burke Larsen, Scottville........................231-425-8988 Gary Nelsen, Grant.................................231-834-7610

DISTRICT 4 Marvin Rubingh, Ellsworth.................425-533-8106 Jeremy Werth, Alpena...........................989-464-4022 Dave Folkersma, Rudyard....................906-630-1957 Russ Tolan, Ossineke..............................989-471-2993 Ron Lucas, Posen....................................989-379-4694

DISTRICT 5 Robert Lee, Marion................................231-743-6794 Mike Rasmussen, Edmore...................989-304-0233 Tom Jeppesen, Stanton........................989-506-5287 Bruce Benthem, McBain.......................231-920-1615 Amy Martin, Leroy..................................231-388-0496

DISTRICT 6 David Reed, Owosso..............................989-723-2023 Mike Halfman, St. Johns.......................989-640-1962 Aaron Gasper, Lowell............................616-897-2747 Steve Thelen, Fowler.............................989-690-1075 Brad Ritter, Byron....................................586-405-4749

DISTRICT 7 John Bennett, Prescott.........................989-345-4264 Rodney Fowler, Chesaning.................989-302-2299 Scott Kleinhardt, Clare..........................989-386-8037 Philip Gross, Weidman..........................989-289-0670 Jason Elenbaum, Mayville...................989-274-1974

DISTRICT 8 Bill Blumerich, Berlin.............................810-706-2955 Darwin Sneller, Sebewaing.................989-977-3718

INDIANA DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE, BRUCE KETTLER, AND CONNIE NEININGER, JOINED SOME OF MMPA AND HERITAGE RIDGE CREAMERY LEADERSHIP ON A PLANT TOUR. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: CONNIE NEININGER, SHEILA BURKHARDT, BRUCE KETTLER, JOSEP BARENYS, HENRY ENGLAND, JAMES FEENEY, AND KAYLAN KENNEL.

Mike Noll, Croswell.................................810-404-4071 Mike Bender, Croswell..........................810-404-2140 Nick Leipprandt, Pigeon......................517-897-4155

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OYDC SNAPSHOT

TOP 10

OYDC 2017 Adam & Charlie Freis

As forth generation farmers, Adam and his wife Charlie take the term ‘family farm’ to heart. “This [dairy farming] is all I know and all I’ve ever wanted to do,” said Adam. They currently farm as an LLC with Adam’s dad as Freis Dairy in Wallace, Michigan.

Adam spends most of his time on the farm milking, feeding the cattle

ABOUT US…

and helping with the calves while Charlie is charged with heifer care,

Cow:

the breeding program and vaccinations. The best part of farming for

160 milking, 300 total head

them is working as a family and providing their daughter the same

Land:

childhood Adam had growing up.

400 acres of corn, alfalfa and sorghum

They utilize careful breeding using double ovsynch protocols, cross-

Milking facility: milking two times a day in a double four step up parlor

Local: U.P. West Central Local, District 4

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breeding and feed efficiency to maximize their efforts. In the future, they hope to grow their herd to 200 milking cows and update their parlor with some retrofits.

LEGISLATIVE WATCH

OYDCs in DC!

BY NATE AND JENNY ELZINGA, 2017 OUTSTANDING YOUNG DAIRY COOPERATORS Every June, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomes younger dairy farmer members, or Young Cooperators (YC), for meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill, fellow YCs from across the country, NMPF staff and the board of directors. This year, as MMPA’s Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators (OYDC) we represented the co-op on the trip to Washington, D.C.

On Monday morning, June 4 we arrived in D.C. We first went out to see Arlington National Cemetery. The visit was a humbling way to start the trip reflecting quietly on where we are as a country and the sacrifices it took to get there.

Later that day we met with the YC Advisory council to plan the NMPF YC Conference coming up this October in Arizona. We actively discussed relevant topics to young dairy producers and worked to gather names of speakers. We really enjoyed catching up with the other YCs and discussing the changing face of the industry. Times are hard for everyone right now, but regardless there is a great group of leaders rising up to take the reins when it’s their time.

Later that night we went to Pinstripes together and had a great time talking, bowling and playing bocce ball.

Tuesday morning started with breakfast and a cram session on how to lobby on Capitol Hill. We covered the big four topics this year: trade, immigration reform, Farm Bill and the Dairy Pride Act. At lunch time we took off for the capitol and had a full day packed with meetings on the capitol.

Through our conversations we were encouraged that many of our Representatives and their staffers had some base knowledge of the current

JENNY AND NATE ELZINGA, 2017 OUTSTANDING YOUNG DAIRY COOPERATORS, IN WASHINGTON, DC

dairy industry status. We spent most of our meeting time talking through the issues we are facing then heavily reinforcing the fact that there needs to be more urgency to get legislation passed.

We talked about how trade negotiations are putting heavy pressure on our dairy prices and farms are closing daily. Trade combined with immigration reform, which is putting pressure on wages, was a lethal combination and though we might come out better as a country and an industry on the other side; something needs to be done in the meantime to hold on to the farms we have. This was a great transition to talk about the Dairy Pride Act and the Farm Bill. Passing something

as simple as the means to police the definition of dairy, retain our identity and not fool consumers into inadequate nutrition, should be easy compared to conquering trade and immigration. The farm bill seems to have a lot of support, we just need to get everyone together and put their other differences aside.

We felt like our story through the last year helped us pound the message home and we really hope our situation can be used for the good of the industry. This was the perfect opportunity to have our voice heard.

Coming out of this we have a newfound respect for what NMPF and our co-op does in D.C.

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MDMSF Awards Upwards of

$100,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO MSU STUDENTS The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation (MDMSF) has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to 35 Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2017-2018 academic year. The MDMSF oversees the largest scholarship program in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and one of the largest at MSU.

The following MSU students received $3,500 scholarships: • Alycia Burch, Jeddo, animal science senior • Libby Venema, Deford, animal science senior • Charlene McAlvey, Sumner, animal science senior • Suzanna Hull, North Adams, animal science senior • Nicole Chase,Conklin, agribusiness management senior • Ellen Launstein, Mason, animal science senior • Jack Luoma, East Leroy, animal science senior • Tyler Cappaert, Stephenson, agribusiness management senior • Savannah Praay, Midland, food science senior • Hailey Sharrard, Peck, animal science senior • Riley Smith, St. Louis, animal science senior • Leta Larsen, Scottville, agribusiness management sophomore

Five students pursuing two-year certificates in dairy management in the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology each received $2,000 scholarships: • Cameron Cook, Pewamo, sophomore • Julee Tellkamp, Grant, sophomore • Hope McAlvey, Sumner, sophomore • Morgan Luoma, East Leroy, sophomore • Kristen Burkhardt, Fowlerville, freshman

Six first-year students were awarded Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Freshman Scholarships worth $1,500: • Darren Kulicamp, Coopersville, agribusiness management freshman • Miriah Dershem, St. Johns, dairy management freshman • Lynn Olthof, Spring Lake, dairy management freshman • Kelsie Letts, Marshall, animal science freshman • Abigail van der Swaagh, Thompson, animal science freshman • Adam Wiles, Middleton, dairy management freshman

Michigan Dairy Memorial & Scholarship Foundation WHEN THE OCCASION SUGGESTS FLOWERS, CONSIDER A LIVING, GROWING TRIBUTE.

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Make a contribution to the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, where the earnings provide scholarships to students in dairy industry-related fields.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Michigan State University DESIGNATE: Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation (A10901) MAIL TO: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen Department of Animal Science / Michigan State University 2265 Anthony Hall, 474 S. Shaw Lane East Lansing, MI 48824-1225

2017-2018 MDMSF NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS AT-A-GLANCE (Read more about these donors and recipients on pages 16-19)

JACK AND BETTY BARNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

ALEXANDRIA HAGER (PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE)

REBECCA HERZOG (PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE) KELSIE LETTS

MAISIE SNYDER

PETER VANDERHOFF

NICK BELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

REDMOND AND EDNA COTTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN AND BARBARA DILLAND SCHOLARSHIP

MADELINE MEYER

MEGGAN FREELAND

ALLISON SCHAFER

RUSSEL ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP

VELMAR GREEN SCHOLARSHIP

HAROLD AND LILLIAN GREMEL SCHOLARSHIP

ETHAN HAYWOOD

FORREST NASH

CAELAH DOERR

GLENN AND ANNE LAKE SCHOLARSHIP

JARED SANDERSON

DONALD AND VALERA MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP

NATALIE HORNING

ARCHIE STUDER SCHOLARSHIP

AUSTIN HAYWOOD

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FIVE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU) STUDENTS have been awarded the Jack and Betty Barnes Scholarship from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation for the 2017-18 academic year. Rebecca Herzog, Alexandria Hager, Maisie Snyder, Kelsie Letts and Peter VanderHoff all received a $1,000 scholarship earmarked towards completing an international study experience. They were selected based on their academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Veterinary Medical Center. Dria is also involved with the MSU Dairy Club and MSU Army ROTC Program, where she became a Contracted Cadet in May of 2017. After graduating, she plans to attend Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She then hopes to join the Veterinary Corps as a Veterinary Corp Officer (VCO), where she may work in food safety research while accompanying humanitarian missions in countries with underdeveloped agricultural practices. After serving as a VCO, she then plans to practice as a veterinarian with a focus on production animals and someday have her own practice. Dria will be travelling to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany as part of the 2018 Dairy Husbandry and Environmental Stewardship study abroad program.

The scholarship is named after the late Jack and Betty Barnes.

Jack Barnes was employed with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) for 39 years and served 26 of those years as general manager.

KELSIE LETTS, daughter of Ken and Teri Letts of Marshall, MI, is a freshman at Michigan State University studying Animal Science. Prior to attending MSU, Kelsie attended the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center in tandem with high school and participated on research that focused on the protein content of beef. Furthermore, Kelsie was very involved in her regional FFA as a leader in both the Olivet chapter and regional chapter and most recently as the Regional Vice President of the state office. She also participated heavily in her 4-H chapter clubs, served as the council president for 4 years, and was awarded the prestigious Teri Ann Holt Award. Additionally, Kelsie was the Calhoun County Fair Queen in 2017. Kelsie has shadowed both a local small animal veterinarian and a local dairy herdsman. After her undergrad studies are completed, Kelsie aspires to obtain her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and work on a large dairy farm in California. Ultimately, she would like to return to Michigan to open her own large animal veterinary clinic and continue her family’s dairy farm. Kelsie will be travelling to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany as part of the Dairy Husbandry and Environmental Stewardship study abroad program.

Jack and Betty Barnes Scholarship

MAISIE SNYDER, daughter of Jennifer and Robert Snyder of Kalamazoo, is studying Food Science at Michigan State University. Maisie has worked as a swim teacher and lifeguard at Portage YMCA, a music teacher for private violin and viola lessons, and as a paid musician for church services, weddings, and other events. She also interned at the Western Michigan University Developmental Biology Laboratory studying the mutations of zebrafish, and job shadowed at Kalsec Inc. and National Flavors, both located in Kalamazoo. Maisie is also involved with the MSU Campus Orchestra and Food Science Club. After graduating, she plans to pursue a career in the food science industry, focusing on dairy product development.

REBECCA HERZOG, daughter of Lynn and Trudy Herzog of Paris, MI, is a freshman at Michigan State studying Animal Science. Rebecca is the owner of Jabecty Showstock, producing Beef and Boer Goat breed and showstock. She has also worked as a barn manager assistant at Rautio Ranch, an accounting assistant at the Lake Michigan CPA Services PLC, and has shadowed a veterinarian, which gave her the opportunity to evaluate ear cytology samples, fecal samples, animal restraint, and help with surgical preparation. Rebecca is also involved with the State Youth Leadership Council, Mecosta County 4-H Council and Junior Livestock Association, and has attended the National Young Leaders State Conference. After graduating, she plans to attend veterinary school with a focus on production animals and minor in Spanish. She would like to start her own private practice and work in bovine embryology. Rebecca will be participating in a study abroad in New Zealand this May, where she will learn about many aspects of agriculture in other countries.

ALEXANDRIA (DRIA) HAGER is the daughter of Nathan and Rachel Hager of Marlette, MI. She is a sophomore at Michigan State studying Animal Science, specializing in Production Animals. Aside from working on her family’s farm, Dria has also worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Laursen Veterinary Services and is currently a receptionist at the MSU 16

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PETER VANDERHOFF is the son of John and Lee Anne VanderHoff of Hillsdale, Michigan. He is a sophomore at Michigan State University studying Agricultural Business Management. Peter is active in the MSU Dairy Club and participated in the prestigious MSU Dairy Challenge where he evaluated dairy herds at different local farms and gave a group presentation on the findings. He currently works at three different dairy farms: Cambria Dairy Farm, Fogle Dairy Farm, and on his family’s farm. This summer Peter will be interning at NorthStar Cooperative where he will focus on dairy breeding and he will receive AI training. Post-graduation, Peter plans to work as either a herdsman or as a manager at a large dairy farm. Eventually, he would like to be granted a beginning farmer loan to purchase or build a dairy in southern Michigan.

Peter will also be participating in the Dairy Husbandry and Environmental Stewardship study abroad program this May. He is particularly excited to learn more about the Dutch integration of green initiatives and dairy farming and he hopes to apply this knowledge in his later endeavors.

Nick Bellows Scholarship

MADELINE MEYER of Ionia, Michigan was chosen as the 201718 recipient of the Nick Bellows Scholarship. The $4,000 scholarship is named in honor of the former chief executive officer of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. This award is presented to an MSU student with a career interest in dairy promotions.

Meyer is the daughter of James and Veronica Meyer of Ionia. She received the scholarship based on her academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities, and interest in pursuing a career in the dairy industry. Madeline is an Animal Science student at Michigan State and expects to graduate in May of 2020.

When she is not on campus, Madeline is a farm hand at Bos Greenhouses in Cascade and Sandy Ridge Dairy in Ionia. Madeline is working on a dairy research project with Dr. Mike Vandehaar and is also working for the Drain Commission in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as a student assistant. Madeline is very involved with 4-H and FFA, where she served as the 2016-17 Michigan FFA Region 5 State Vice President.

After graduating, Madeline plans to either attend vet school to become a large animal veterinarian, or pursue her interest in practicing agricultural law.

The Nick Bellows Scholarship was established in 2011 by the UDIM board of directors and staff members to recognize Bellows for his two and a half decades of commitment and dedication as the organization’s CEO.

Redmond and Edna Cotter Scholarship

MEGGAN FREELAND of Allegan, Michigan, has been chosen as the 20172018 recipient of the Redmond (“Red”) and Edna Cotter endowed scholarship.

This $4,000 scholarship is named in honor of Red Cotter, an inspirational dairy industry leader and respected motivator of sales and marketing executives, and his wife, Edna.

Freeland received the award on the basis of her academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities and interest in pursuing a career in bovine veterinary medicine.

She received her bachelor’s degree in 2013 after completing the Production Animal Scholars Program in the Department of Animal Science. She is currently attending the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, where she plans to obtain her D.V.M. degree in 2019.

Throughout her time at Michigan State, she has been involved the MSU Block and Bridle Club, Theriogenology Club, Food Animal Club and American Veterinary Medical Association. She was also a member of the MSU cross-country and track teams during her undergraduate years.

Freeland has been employed at various locations, including Fleming Dairy Farm, the MSU Swine Farm, Oakdale Large Animal

Clinic, Rich-Ro Dairy Farm, Schaendorf Dairy Farm, Alta Genetics, Zoetis, Boerhinger Ingelheim Swine Veterinary Services and Countryside Veterinary Services. Experiences in these positions have helped ready her for the veterinary medicine field.

The Redmond (“Red”) and Edna Cotter endowed scholarship honors the Cotter couple and their many contributions to the dairy industry. A 1937 graduate of MSU, Red Cotter was employed for 43 years as a sales manager for Ralston Purina, covering Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Upon his retirement, he served as a guest lecturer in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Edna Cotter’s MSU roots stem back to the beginning: she was born on a farm on what is now the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, and she graduated from Michigan State College (MSC) in the 1930s. She was a generous supporter of the Redmond and Edna Cotter Agribusiness Scholarship Fund, the MSU Intercollegiate Athletics Fund, and the Carrigan Chair for Feline Health in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

ALLISON SCHAFER of Westphalia, Michigan was chosen as the 201718 recipient of the John and Barbara Dilland endowed scholarship. The $4,000 scholarship is named in honor of John Dilland, former controller, director of finance, and general manager for the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), and his wife, Barbara. The award is presented to an MSU sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in the field of agribusiness management.

John and Barbara Dilland Scholarship

Schafer, daughter of Leroy and Stephanie Schafer, received the award based on her academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular activities. She is majoring in Agribusiness Management major at Michigan State, expecting to graduate in May of 2020.

Schafer previously worked as an intern at Portland Federal Credit Union and is currently employed at Tractor Supply Company and JEM-LOT Dairy. Allison is involved with the National AgriMarketing Association, Dairy Club, and Collegiate Farm Bureau at Michigan State.

After graduating, Allison plans to stay involved in the agricultural and dairy industry, but is keeping an open mind when deciding which specific career path to pursue.

The John and Barbara Dilland endowed scholarship was established in 2010 by the MMPA upon John’s retirement. He held the positions of controller, director of finance, and general manager over the course of his 35 years of service in leadership capacities on several national organizations including the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, the National Milk Producers Federation and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. In Michigan, he served on the board of directors for the Michigan FFA Foundation and the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation.

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ETHAN HAYWOOD of Hastings, Michigan was chosen at the 201718 recipient of the Russel Erickson Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship is named after Russel Erickson, Michigan State University (MSU) professor emeritus in the Department of Animal Science, and is awarded to a student whose career aspirations include working on or with dairy farms.

Russel Erickson Scholarship

Haywood, the son of Luke and Renee Haywood, will be graduating in the spring of 2018 with a degree in Animal Science.

He received the scholarship based on his academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities and interest in pursuing a career in the dairy industry.

Throughout college, Haywood served as the State Vice President of the Michigan FFA Association, MSU FarmHouse Fraternity Chapter President, MSU Dairy Club member, National FFA Association Committee Vice Chair and Delegate, National Dairy Challenge Academy Participant in New York and California, and Back Stage Manager of the Michigan FFA State Convention.

Last summer, Haywood interned at Avi-Lanche Jerseys in Dalhart, TX. After graduating, he plans to return to his family’s dairy operation as a 6th generation owner and manager.

FORREST NASH of Elsie, Michigan, is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Velmar Green endowed scholarship through the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship.

The $4,000 scholarship, named in honor of innovative dairy leader C. Velmar Green, of Elsie, is awarded to a second-year student in the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology dairy management certificate program.

Velmar Green Scholarship

Nash received the award on the basis of his academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities and interest in the dairy industry. Nash has worked at his family’s dairy farm in Elsie and was an intern at Badger Creek Farm in Colorado last summer. Throughout his time at Michigan State, he was involved in the MSU Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and the MSU Dairy Club and took part in the MSU Dairy Challenge.

Upon graduation, Nash returned to his family’s dairy farm to help operate it with his father and grandfather.

The Velmar Green scholarship was established in 2009 by the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to recognize Green for his 40 years of service to the MMPA board of directors.

Green is the owner of Green Meadow Dairy Farms, Inc., one

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of the largest herds of registered Holsteins in North America and home to an on-site teaching laboratory for MSU College of Veterinary Medicine students. He has held leadership positions with milk marketing groups, breed associations, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA), the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, university advisory groups and agricultural lending organizations. Green was the 2012-13 chairperson of the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and recognized by the World Dairy Expo as the Dairyman of the Year in 2013.

CAELAH DOERR of Owosso, Michigan, is the 2017-2018 recipient of the Harold and Lillian Gremel scholarship. The $4,000 scholarship is named in honor of Harold and in memory of Lillian Gremel of Sebewaing. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student currently in veterinary school at MSU.

Harold and Lillian Gremel Scholarship

Doerr received the award on the basis of her academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities and interest in pursuing a career as a large animal veterinarian. She is enrolled in the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and expects to graduate in May of 2019. Throughout her time as a graduate student, Doerr has been involved with the Theriogenology Club, the Veterinary Business Management Association and the Food Animal Club, which she served as president last year.

Doerr previously worked as a veterinary assistant at Fowlerville Veterinary Clinic and at Maple River Veterinary Clinic, a farmhand at Reed Dairy Farm in Owosso and at Shawnee Creek Dairy Farm in Owosso, and an undergraduate research assistant at both the MSU Dairy Farm and the MSU Neuroscience Department. She also completed a Zoetis bovine externship and a food systems fellowship internship. After receiving her doctor of veterinary medicine degree, she plans to become a dairy veterinarian.

The Harold and Lillian Gremel endowed scholarship was established in 2007 by the Gremel family. Together during their 52 years of marriage, the Huron County dairy producers and lifetime industry supporters were past recipients of the West Huron Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, honored as the MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Couple and chosen as the MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year. Harold also served on the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation board of directors. The Gremel endowed scholarship was the first Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation scholarship designated for veterinary students.

JARED SANDERSON of Sandusky was chosen as the 2017-18 recipient of the Glenn and Anne Lake Scholarship through the Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is named after Michigan dairy farmers Glenn and Anne Lake and provides $7,500 in scholarship money divided over two semesters. Glenn Lake served as president of the National Milk Producers Federation and provided leadership in creating the Great Lakes Milk Marketing Federation, which helped dairy farmers secure bargaining rights to market their milk.

Glenn and Anne Lake Scholarship

Sanderson, the son of Mike and Pattie Sanderson, is a sophomore at Michigan State studying Animal Science with a concentration in Production Animal Scholars. He was selected to receive this award based on his academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities, and interests in one day pursuing a career in the dairy industry.

Sanderson is currently an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Mike VandeHaar’s Nutrition Laboratory at Michigan State.

He has also held employment at Welter Dairy Farm in Crosswell, MI, where he milked about 100 Holstein cows, and Weaverland Dairy in Sandusky, caring for about 160 calves. Jared is an active member of the MSU Dairy Club, serves as the Treasurer of the MSU Block & Bridle Club, participated in MSU’s Dairy Challenge, and is a member of Huron View 4-H Club.

After graduating with an undergraduate degree, Jared plans to attend the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and ultimately become a large animal veterinarian, creating his own practice.

Donald and Valera Murray Scholarship

NATALIE HORNING of Manchester was chosen at the 2017-18 recipient of the Donald and Valera Murray Endowed Scholarship. The $4,000 scholarship is named in honor of Donald Murray, a former Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) dairy specialist, and his wife, Valera.

Horning, daughter of Jeff and Lynda Horning, is a senior at Michigan State studying Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education, with teaching minors in Biology and Integrated Sciences. She received this award based on her academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and interest in pursuing a career in the agricultural education industry.

Over the past two summers, Natalie has interned with the Children and Youth Institute through MSU Extension and the

Young Farmer and Promotion & Education division of Michigan Farm Bureau. She has also worked as a Student Supervisor for MSU Culinary Services and a farmhand at Horning Farms. Horning is involved with the MSU Dairy Club, MSU Collegiate Farm Bureau, and MSU Dairy Judging Team, served as a Michigan Senior Dairy Ambassador, and was an active member of her 4-H club.

Natalie graduated in May of 2017, and received her teaching degree in May of 2018 after completing a year of student teaching. She then plans to become an agriscience teacher and FFA advisor.

Archie Studer Scholarship

AUSTIN HAYWOOD of Hastings, Michigan was chosen as the 2017-18 recipient of the Archie Studer endowed scholarship. The $4,000 scholarship is named after the late Archie Studer, who owned and operated Kenowa Acres Dairy Farm for more than 35 years.

Haywood, son of Luke and Renee Haywood, is a sophomore at Michigan State studying Animal Science. He received the award based on his academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities, and interests in one day pursuing a career in dairy management.

Austin currently works in both the animal systems and cropping systems of Sand Creek Dairy, working with Jersey and Holstein cows, alfalfa, corn, and cheese production. Austin is very involved in 4-H, where he is serving as the Barry County Dairy Teen Superintendent, and FFA, where he serves as the 2016-17 Michigan FFA State Secretary. He is also a member of the MSU Dairy Club and MSU Block and Bridle.

After graduating in 2020, Haywood plans to return to work on his family’s dairy farm, Sand Creek Dairy, to eventually manage and operate it.

Apply for an MDMSF Scholarship!

To complete and application or learn more about MDMSF Scholarships, visit www.ans.msu.edu.

Important Dates: • September 27, 2018 - Deadline for freshman, Ag Tech and vet student scholarship applications.

• February 28, 2019 - Deadline for four-year scholarship applications (First-time and renewal).

• April 1, 2019 - Deadline for Barnes International Scholarship applications.

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FARM SAFETY

PROTECTING THE ‘GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE’

BY MELISSA HART

TWO DIE IN SEPARATE TRACTOR ACCIDENTS Farm Accident Kills West Michigan Man Six-Year-Old Killed in Farming Accident Tractor Rolls Over and Kills Driver MAN CONSUMED BY METHANE GAS AND DIES ON DAIRY FARM PTO Shaft Causes Fatality on Local Dairy Farm 20

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These are the horrific headlines that title gut wrenching stories about the loss of human life on the run of the mill dairy farm. The stories that ensue are absent of the days and weeks of healing from a loss of limb, grieving over a loss of life or the rehabilitation from a freak accident like Danielle Nauman of Sparta, Wisconsin has faced.

“On the afternoon of March 26th, I walked up along the skidsteer and stopped next to the pallet forks to read a text about a cow being in heat.

Somehow the skidsteer, operated by my neighbor, jumped out of neutral, and swung towards me, with the pallet forks hitting me right in the knee, fracturing my tibia plateau.”

She continued, “I spent a week in the hospital before I could have surgery.

They used what basically looks like an “L”-shaped bracket and nine screws, along with a cadaver bone, to fix the knee. Then I spent a month in a nursing home having daily physical and occupational therapy.”

Danielle is home now and continues to have physical therapy twice a week.

Originally, she was told she would be 90 days non-weight bearing on that leg and now they are telling her she may be walking unassisted by the end of July. However, she won’t be back to “normal” for a full year.

Add in the financial hardship for someone without health insurance and the perfect storm is brewing for bankruptcy. Danielle explained, “At this point in time, my bill from just the hospital and my two ortho appointments are over $78,000 before insurance. That’s not counting the $2,200 ambulance ride, the month in the nursing home or my outpatient therapy. I’m lucky that everything should be covered by my health insurance, besides my $3,600 deductible.” She gained health insurance when she recently changed jobs, she explained, “If this had happened a year ago, I’d be completely ruined financially. I’m not

KNOW the hazards.

PREVENT and control risks.

sure what I would have done then. I’d probably still be laying in the weeds.”

In the most recent ag census taken by the USDA in 2012, there were 52,194 farms in Michigan that utilize approximately 215,000 workers (owner/operators, hired workers and family members). The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) information from 2013 states there are, on average, nine injuries for every 1,000 adults involved in farming operations. This would equate to 1,935 farm related injuries every year.

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FARM RELATED INJURIES

PER 1,000 FARM WORKERS EVERY YEAR

Familiarity can be detrimental to any farm. Being in your work environment day in and day out makes it difficult to see hazards that may be present.

In addition, farm accidents are no respecter of people and while some can never be avoided, safety on the farm can be increased by paying attention to precautions.

The National Ag Safety Database (NASD) website raises compelling reasons for accident preparedness and safety precautions. If you are unable to work because of an accident, who

DEVELOP safety policies.

EDUCATE employees and family.

will do the work? How will being short-handed affect your business? If people who work for you are injured, how does that affect your workers’ compensation insurance rates? Who covers for workers while they are gone?

If that’s not enough, consider agriculture’s most valuable natural resource: the youth. While the family farm has long been known as a wholesome place to raise a family with far reaching benefits of character and work ethic, it can also be a dangerous place for young children that can have devastating repercussions. According to the Cultivate Safety website, one child dies in an ag related incident every three days and 33 children are injured in an ag related incident each day. Sixty percent of ag related fatalities happen to children who are not working. And it appears the trend is not going in the right direction as the number of ag related injuries among youth ages 10-19 is increasing.

According to the NASD, once you know what the hazards are you can install safeguards to eliminate the dangerous aspects of the equipment,

OF AG FATALITIES IN KIDS

HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT WORKING

EVALUATE

farm safety policy annually.

modify behaviors and work practices and wear personal protective gear to lower the likelihood of an accident. A complete checklist covering emergency preparedness can be found on the NASD website at nasdonline.org. This comprehensive checklist includes everything from what is needed in case of a fire, safe areas for children and chemical handling and storage to the use of personal protective equipment, the proper safety precautions of large equipment and the precautions of working with livestock.

A safety checklist specific to children and youth is also available at the Cultivate Safety website. This checklist can be used to perform safety checks on the farm, enhancing the safety of children who live, work and visit the farm. The National Farm Medicine Center and National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety designed the Cultivate Safety website to provide easy access to agricultural safety information and resources for farmers, ranchers and supervisors.

“While this has been a very painful experience and difficult few months for me, I can be thankful this didn’t happen to my son.” Danielle concluded, “This has made me more aware of safety precautions needed for our farm and if it makes someone else scrutinize their safety practices on their farm, I’m happy to share my story.”

VISIT NASDONLINE.ORG FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLIST FOR SAFETY PREPAREDNESS AND FOR MORE INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUTH, VISIT CULTIVATESAFETY.ORG OR CONTACT THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR RURAL & AGRICULTURAL HEALTH & SAFETY PHONE: 800-662-6900 EMAIL: NCCRAHS@MARSHFIELDRESEARCH.ORG.

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INTERN SNAPSHOT What are you most excited about doing during your time as an MMPA Intern?

I’m excited to get a better understanding of the dairy industry and to become more proficient in analyzing housing systems.

What previous job and/or leadership experience do you have that you think best relates to your internship?

While I have dairy farm experience which is evidently related to my internship, I actually think my previous job at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory relates to my internship the most. I had a position where minute details had a large impact on results, much like I’m seeing on farms with aspects that impact milk quality.

Kellie Rizzolo Stockbrige, MI Internship:

How will this experience fit into your future career goals?

I plan to become a bovine practitioner in Michigan upon graduation in 2021.

I believe it is critical for a veterinarian to understand the industry they serve outside of just the medicine to be the best asset to their clients. I can learn how to fix cows in school, but they don’t teach you how to walk onto a farm and figure out that the mastitis is stemming from cows laying in the alley because they’re refusing to lay in an uncomfortable stall. That comes from experiences like this internship, so I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity.

MSU Food Systems Fellowship

College: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Year in School: Second year DVM student

Major: Veterinary Medicine with a concentration in Production Medicine Scholars (Undergraduate Major: Animal Science - Production Animal Scholars)

Favorite part of the dairy industry: Seeing the creative ways dairy farmers solve problems.

(Putting fish in waterers to eat algae?! Genius.)

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“I believe it is critical for a veterinarian to understand the industry they serve outside of just the medicine to be the best asset to their clients.”

— KELLIE RIZZOLO

INTERN SNAPSHOT

I will be working a lot with the cheese plant in Middlebury, IN and since cheese retail and production isn’t something I’m familiar with, I’m excited for the new experience.”

— LAUREN HEBERLING

Lauren Heberling Carsonville, MI Internship: John Dilland Fellowship

College: Michigan State University

Year in School: Junior

Major: Agribusiness Management

Favorite part of the dairy industry: My favorite part of the dairy industry is the culture that comes with it. No matter how large and advanced the industry gets, the focus is still on the farmers, their families, the cows, and deep-rooted values.

What are you most excited about doing during your time as an MMPA Intern?

I am most excited to see the other side of milk. Growing up on a dairy farm, I have always been able to see the production side of things but not necessarily the marketing side. In 2014, I attended the 4-H Milk Marketing Tour here at MMPA and that was the first time I was really exposed to dairy careers outside of farming. Now, having the chance to explore these possible careers more in depth is an awesome opportunity. Additionally, I will be working a lot with the cheese plant in Middlebury, Indiana and since cheese retail and production isn’t something I’m familiar with, I’m excited for the new experience.

What previous job and/or leadership experience do you have that you think best relates to your internship?

In my internship, I will be working a lot with member relations and marketing.

For the past year I have worked for the Michigan FFA Association as editor of the quarterly magazine that goes out to over 7,500 members. A little over a year

and a half ago, a team of two others and I competed in an agricultural marketing contest placing in the top 4 in that nation with the first-place marketing plan. I am very grateful to have the chance to take what I have learned through my position with Michigan FFA and the marketing contest, to then build upon it with the guidance and knowledge from everyone at Michigan Milk Producers Association.

How will this experience fit into your future career goals?

One thing I really want to be included in the career I find after college is agriculture. Specifically, I want to work in sales or marketing for an ag business and if that business involved dairy, I would be even happier. I believe this internship will teach me a lot about those two things through working with the cheese plant and through working on various other projects in the co-op.

The technical knowledge I gain through this internship will be extremely beneficial, while also helping me with a way to further narrow down my scope of career choices dealing with marketing and sales.

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YOUR DAIRY PROMOTION AT WORK

Consumers have questions.

How are you answering?

FROM THE WAY YOU RAISE YOUR ANIMALS, TO THE TYPE OF DAIRY FOODS YOU PREFER, CONSUMERS HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU DO AND THE FOODS YOU PROVIDE.

T

hese questions may be common sense to us, but to a consumer who hasn’t been to a farm in decades or maybe never been to a farm, these are new to them. Most consumers are dairy fans but just have questions about what we do, they are curious.

The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) provides communication workshops for farmers and industry members to help practice how to answer these questions and proactively share about our livelihood.

Tips to answer difficult questions: • Take a deep breath. Gather your thoughts before you respond, people don’t expect you to answer right away.

• Listen to understand what they are asking. Listen for values you both share and start there. Values outweigh skills, economics and science in almost every conversation.

For example, if you both have children, connect over the fact that you both want the best for your children.

• Ask questions. If you don’t understand their question, ask clarifying questions.

Ask where they heard that information to find out how they arrived at their question.

• Demonstrate what you’re talking about. Show them how you care for your cows.

If you can’t take them to the farm, show them pictures or videos from your farm or from your peers’ farms.

Q: Why are cows in barns?

• Keeping our cows comfortable every day is our priority.

• In the barns we can turn on fans when the outside temperature reaches a certain point and we can pull down the curtains and close the doors when the temperatures drop.

• We also know exactly what the cows eat as we provide a well-balanced diet each day. We also ensure they have lots of clean water.

• Try throwing in a fun stat such as, did you know cows can drink 50 gallons of water a day? That’s a bathtub full!

Q: Is milk good for us?

• Avoid industry lingo. We have many phrases and acronyms that consumers don’t understand, so explain in their terms.

• Milk provides 9 essential nutrients our bodies need each day.

For example: TMR is a complete meal for cows.

• It’s one of the most regulated foods, it is tested before it reaches the store shelves and our refrigerator.

• In a freestall barn the cows are in groups and each animal can decide when they want to eat, lay down, drink water and socialize.

• Celebrate choices. If someone is purchasing a different brand of milk or different fat content of milk, that’s okay! There’s something in the dairy case for everyone.

• There’s a dairy food for every taste preference and everyone’s needs!

• It’s okay to not know the answer to everything. Let them know you will ask someone an expert and will follow up.

IF YOU NEED HELP RESPONDING TO

• Give them time to digest the information. Share small bites of information and stop often to ask if they have questions.

COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP FOR

• Follow up. If it’s someone you know, connect with them a few weeks later to see if they have more questions.

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How to respond We often get asked questions about dairy on the influencer farm tours we lead and on our social properties.

Below are two frequent questions, and suggested answers.

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A QUESTION OR WANT TO HOST A YOUR PEERS, PLEASE CONTACT JOLENE@MILKMEANSMORE.ORG.

MERCHANDISE

Product change

A

ntibiotic drug residue testing has become an important on farm tool for many of our members. One of the most widely used test kits is the Snap kit manufactured by Idexx. This is a quick and reliable test kit for antibiotic residue in milk. If you have used the Snap test kit, you are probably used to receiving them in boxes of 20. Idexx has announced that beginning in June 2018, both the Snap Beta-lactum and Tetracycline will be packaged in boxes of 30 instead of boxes of 20. This decision was made following environmental evaluations made by Idexx. By changing the number of kits per box from 20 to 30, it will reduce the amount of cardboard used in packaging and shipping by approximately 37 percent. There will be no change to the kit itself. The testing procedure will remain the same. This will not increase the cost of the Snap kits. However, when ordering, our members will need to consider the change in package size. Where in the past, you would need to order two boxes of 20 to ensure a 30 day supply, you will now simply be able to order a single box. Please feel free to call the warehouse about this or any other merchandise question.

STOCK# 1120 SNAP BETA-LACTUM MEMBER PRICE: $2.32 STOCK# 1121 SNAP TETRACYCLINE MEMBER PRICE: $3.15

Chemical, Sanitizer and Teat Dip Contact Information These are service personnel only.

Order your Member Merchandise supplies through your hauler.

ECOLAB 24 -Hour Medical Emergency Hotline: 1-800-328-0026 For Service, call the Ecolab Service Message Center 1-800-392-3392 or one of the following service representatives: Ben Johnson 26959 Rosanna Ct. South Bend, IN 46619 810-824-0636 Pat Mitchell 7273 N. Rollin Hwy. Addison, MI 49220 517-403-0928 Jason Wolfe 1890 Canter Dr. Riner, VA 24149 540-553-5755

1 Place order through your milk hauler 2 Call in your order:

THREE WAYS TO ORDER YOUR MMPA MERCHANDISE

Duane Farmer, Supervisor...........................................................989-317-8370

Toll Free.............................................................................................877-367-6455

Orders (Novi).......................................................... 800-572-5824 then dial 2

3. Fax in your order:

MMPA Merchandise fax................................................................ 989-317-8372

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POLICIES MERCHANDISE

Drug Residue Policy

MMPA Milk Quality Policy

MILK ON FARM – DRUG RESIDUE SUSPECTED

MILK ON FARM – QUALITY QUESTIONABLE

MILK SHIPPED – REJECTED LOAD SHIPMENT

If a member suspects milk in the farm bulk tank contains drug residue:

When a member suspects that the milk in

IF a load of milk is rejected (not unloaded) at a dairy processing plant

1 Call a MMPA member representative to have the milk in the tank tested.

should call a MMPA member representative

A “hold” must be placed on the tank contents until the test results are known.

dumped. If the member dumps the milk on

OR 2 The MMPA member can test the milk on the farm. If dumped, the member must be sure to take the stick reading, record the number of pounds of milk and report the information to their member representative.

• If the tank tests negative (no drugs present), the milk may be released and shipped.

• If the tank tests positive (drugs present), the member representative will authorize the member to dump the tank of milk.

The member will be paid 75% of the value of the tank of milk involved.* • If for any reason MMPA personnel must pick up samples at the farm for testing three or more times within 12 consecutive months, the member involved will be charged $25 per trip.

MILK SHIPPED — POSITIVE DRUGS CONFIRMED If a member ships milk from the farm and testing by approved laboratory methods show that the milk contained drug residue, the member will be assessed the penalties imposed by the state regulatory agency and be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums.

If a loss is incurred by MMPA due to the disposal and/or non-marketability of a load of milk or milk products containing drug residue, then the member responsible will be provided an invoice for the entire value of the loss plus transportation and disposal costs as required by the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.

This invoice may be submitted to the member’s insurance carrier. MMPA must receive settlement on the invoice within 90 days of issuance. If settlement is not made within 90 days, the full amount of the invoice will be deducted from the next milk check unless other settlement arrangements are made.

Milk from that member’s farm tank must be tested and found clear of drugs before the next tank of milk can be picked up.

A hauler whose entire load sample shows the presence of drugs will be charged the amount of an average shipment on that load if the individual member samples all

ALL POSITIVE DRUG RESIDUE SHIPMENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. 26

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the farm bulk tank is of poor quality they who will authorize milk in the tank to be their own, they must be sure to take the stick reading and record the number of pounds of milk, and report the information to the member representative.

If the milk is dumped, the member will be paid 75% of the value of the tank of milk involved.* In order to receive payment for an added water voluntary dump, the member must install a Swingline Safety Switch.

The Swingline Safety Switch can be ordered from the Mt. Pleasant warehouse.

The MMPA member representative will verify the switch has been installed.

Reimbursement for the Swingline Safety Switch and the voluntary dump will then be made to the member.

The member assumes all liability for losses incurred as a result of shipping poor quality or contaminated milk.

MILK SHIPPED – HIGH BACTERIA COUNT IF a load of milk is received (unloaded) at a dairy processing plant AND IF a sample from the load has a bacteria count of 300,000 or more AND IF testing of the individual member samples on that load identifies the member or members having a bacteria count of 300,000 or more…

THEN the member or members involved will be charged the value of one-half of one day’s production** and will be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums. *The member will only be paid for two (2) voluntary dumps in a rolling 12 month period. ** For members using more than one bulk tank, the assessment will be based on the value of milk in the tank or tanks in violation of the MMPA quality policy.

AND IF the milk cannot be sold through normal Grade A channels for reasons of quality which results in the load being sold or disposed of at a loss to MMPA AND IF testing of the individual member samples on that load identifies the member or members that caused the contamination or rejection of the load THEN the member or members responsible will be charged the full value of the loss to MMPA plus transportation and disposal costs, and be disqualified for raw and PI bacteria count premiums.

MMPA will provide an invoice to the member for the amount of the loss, to be submitted to the member’s insurance carrier. MMPA must receive settlement on the invoice within 90 days of issuance. If settlement is not made within 90 days, the full amount of the invoice will be deducted from the next milk check unless other settlement arrangements are made.

If a member has three or more occurrences within 12 consecutive months, that member must appear before the MMPA board of directors to review steps taken on the farm to correct the quality problem which will enable MMPA to continue to market the milk for this member.

MILK HAULERS A hauler whose entire load sample exceeds 300,000 cfu per mL bacteria count will be charged the amount of an average shipment on that load if the individual member samples all are less than 100,000 cfu per mL.

TEMPERATURE BULK TANK FARMS A hauler will be responsible for all costs incurred by MMPA for loads rejected for temperature.

DIRECT LOAD FARMS A hauler will be responsible for the freight and disposal charges for all loads of milk rejected for temperature. If farm conditions indicate an on-farm cause for the load to be warm, the member will be responsible for the loss of milk value. In the case where a member cannot be shown as the cause of the rejected load for temperature, the hauler will be responsible for the freight, disposal charges, and loss in milk value.

QUALITY PREMIUMS

MMPA Quality Premium Program

MMPA Member Testing Fees

SOMATIC CELL COUNT (SCC) PREMIUMS AND DEDUCTIONS

Payment for testing will be made through

Somatic Cell Count premiums and deductions

All costs are listed per individual sample.

(in addition to Federal Order SCC Adjustments computed in the producer pay price) will be paid at the following levels:

an automatic milk check deduction.

COW TESTS: $1 Cow samples may be tested for:

50,000 or below...................................... +55¢/cwt.

• Culture for Streptococcus agalactiae

51,000-75,000..........................................+50¢/cwt.

• Strep non ag

76,000-100,000......................................+45¢/cwt.

• Staphylococcus aureus

101,000-125,000..................................... +40¢/cwt.

126,000-150,000..................................... +35¢/cwt.

151,000-175,000.......................................+30¢/cwt.

176,000-200,000.................................... +25¢/cwt.

201,000-225,000....................................+20¢/cwt.

226,000-250,000.................................... +15¢/cwt.

251,000-300,000................................... +00¢/cwt.

301,000-400,000.................................. - 30¢/cwt.

• coagulase negative staph • gram negative and/or SCC

Additional testing can be coordinated through your MMPA member representative to include: • Raw bacteria count and components All herd tests must be scheduled with the laboratory

501,000-600,000................................. -$1.50/cwt.

All costs are listed per individual sample.

• 10,000 Raw Bacteria Count • 20,000 Pre-Incubated (PI) Count

__________________________

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea

There will be a deduction of 10¢/cwt. for:

- ELISA..................................................................... $6

• Greater than 100,000 Raw Bacteria Count

• Johne’s Milk Test

A high raw count deduction will be waived if the

- PCR......................................................................$40

- ELISA – cows...................................................... $6

- ELISA – tank..................................................... $10

To qualify for Raw and PI Bacteria Count premiums there must not be any of the following during the month:

• Bovine Leukosis Test

• Positive drug residue

- ELISA – tank..................................................... $10

• High load count shipment or rejected load shipment

__________________________

• Bacteriology Cultures – includes identification of bacteria and drug susceptibility....................................$16

- PCR......................................................................$40

• Abnormal freeze points

__________________________

Member name:

previous three months for raw bacteria count.

Loc/Hlr/Producer #

• Mycoplasma Cultures...................................... $14

producer has received the quality premium the

Refer to fee schedule above for current pricing.

The cost of testing is the responsibility of the producer.

Sample Date: ADDITIONAL TESTS AVAILABLE:

A payment of 5¢/cwt. will be added for each of the following, if the count is equal to or below:

To avoid potential service charges, this card MUST be filled out completely when sending samples to be tested by NorthStar Labs.

through your MMPA member representative.

401,000-500,000.................................-$1.00/cwt.

601,000 and greater...........................-$2.00/cwt.

NORTHSTAR MI LABORATORIES

- ELISA – cows...................................................... $6

• Milk Pregnancy ELISA................................ $4.50

__________________________ Sample ID: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

n BLV ELISA n Johne’s ELISA

• Raw Bacteria count over 100,000

LAB TEST RESULTS BY MAIL – $2/MONTH

The count levels for raw and PI will be determined

All tests must be scheduled through your

n Johne’s PCR

on one test run per month.

MMPA member representative or the

• #3 or #4 sediment

laboratory for proper sample submission

To qualify for MMPA SCC premiums there must be: • No abnormal freeze points during the month

n Pregnancy

protocol. Lab form provided below for your convenience.

If you would like lab test cards EU SCC REQUIREMENT All MMPA member milk must meet the

provided to you, please contact

requirements of European Union certification

the MMPA laboratory in Novi

for SCC which is an average of 400,000 or

at 800-572-5824.

less calculated by a rolling geometric mean.

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FREELINERS

TO SUBMIT ADS VISIT WWW.MIMILK.COM/MICHIGAN-MILK-MESSENGER/ADVERTISE/FREELINER-AND-CLASSIFIED-ADS

Bulls Freeliner Policy

Service age Holstein bulls.

The Freeliners column is open to current MMPA members who wish

Call Steve Alexander, 810-622-8548

to advertise—at no charge—goods or services relating directly to

evenings or 810-404-8548.

their dairy farm operations.

• An item submitted will be published for no more than two consecutive months (one month, unless otherwise requested).

After that, it will be withdrawn.

Milking Equipment 1,000 gal. Mueller Bulk Tank with

• It will be published again for no more than two consecutive

2-3 hp., 3-phase compressor and

months only if the member resubmits the item by writing or

washer. $1,000. Call 734-260-4454

calling the Novi office.

or 734-323-7814.

• Reference to a name of a firm or other commercial enterprise with which a member is involved will be deleted, with permission of the

Equipment

member.

• If the member does not wish such deletion, he/she may choose to have the item published as a Classified Ad at the regular per-line Classified Ad rate.

New Holland model 892 Forage Harvester with hay head and #824 two-row corn head, electric controls,

• Freeliners must be received by the 10th of the month preceding desired month of publication.

1,000 RPM PTO. Comes with extra discharge chute and re-cutter screen.

Good working condition, $3,500.

Call 989-574-7229.

Bobcat Skid Steer model 773, 5,600 hrs., $10,500 obo. Call 231-425-8825.

Wanted

LEGENDAIRY. No bull.

Co-Products Menu

Soybean meal, canola meal, hominy, oat hulls, wheat midds, citrus pulp, malt sprouts, beet pulp, soybean hulls, cereal feed, cottonseed, distillers, gluten feed, wet feeds and more!

Non-GMO

products available

Contact merchandisers at ZFS, Inc: MI/IN/OH: 866.888.7082 WI: 800-523-6760 www.zfsinc.com/divisions/ingredients

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Used Milk Bar 5 and 10 nipple feeders.

Emmons Dairy Farm, Clark Emmons, Ohio/Michigan/Indiana line. Call 419-466-4471.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Cost for classifieds is $20 per ad, up to six lines. All ads must be received by the 10th of the month before the month of desired publication. Send check or money order for $20 for up to 6 lines with your order. MMPA neither sponsors nor endorses products or services advertised in the Messenger. You may submit your ads by: MAIL: Classified Ads, Michigan Milk Messenger, P.O. BOX 800, Novi, MI 48376-8002 EMAIL: Muszynski@mimilk.com FAX:

248-426-3412

OPPERMAN GROOVING: We can fix your scabbled floors. Diamond sawed grooves, no hammering or cracking of concrete. No hoof damage. Call Opperman Grooving Inc., Portland. Call 517-647-7381.

DAVIDSON CEMENT GROOVING, INC: NO water needed. Wider, rougher grooves for better traction.

We also offer texturing for your previously grooved floors. Three operators will travel Michigan and other states. No interest payment terms. Est. 1987. Call 1-800-365-3361.

CONCRETE GROOVING BY TRI-STATE SCABBLING, home of the 2” wide groove. Best traction, lowest prices. Call (800) 554-2288. www.tristatescabbling.com.

A SURE WAY TO KEEP YOUR COWS UPRIGHT! Concrete grooving/texturing provides high quality traction in new & old concrete, fast service. Call for your below pricing 989-635-1494. BLUE RIBBON HOOF TRIMMING, LLC. FOR SALE: NEW & USED MILK TANKS. We stock all sizes, makes, models.

Special prices to co-op members, corporate & private farms. Contact us anytime day or night. Spring special 2000 gal. Muellers for $13,900 & up.

2700 & 4000 gal. Muellers call for quote. Call 800-558-0112.

DRY HAY & STRAW (large & small bales) & BARLEY FOR FEED. Call 989723-1886 or 989-277-1414.

ALFALFA HAYLAGE (excellent & fair grades) & CORN SILAGE. Call 989-723-1886 or 989-277-1414.

NEW KATOLIGHT PTO GENERATOR, 60 KW, keep everyone warm and producing if there is a power outage. Call Brent at 248770-5122.

HOOF TRIMMING - 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. Also doing fly control and cement grooving. Call Gibson Hoof Care (Tom) at 989-239-6843.

FOR SALE: CORN SILAGE AND BEET PULP. Stored under two layers of plastic with tire sidewalls touching each other. Aron Whitaker, Elsie, MI. Call 989-666-6565.

OPEN POLLINATED CORN SEED. Early varieties Green Haven Open Pollinated Seed Group. Call 607- 566-9253. www.openpollinated.com.

PROFESSIONAL AGENTS, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Insuring all types of farms and orchards. Health/Life/ Home/Auto and Small Business coverage. Legacy planning and Wealth Management Services also available. Call today, 269-506-2057.

Licensed in MI and IN. BARN WHITE WASHING AND CLEANING WITH HIGH PRESSURE AIR. Serving all Michigan and Indiana. Miller Spray Service, Inc. Call 574-825-9776.

NICE SET SOLID RUBBER SKID LOADER TIRES ON 8 BOLT RIMS. Re-grooved 11/16” deep, like new, $1,400. 989-777-4612.

PTO and Automatic Start Generators 1-800-248-8070 M-40 South Hamilton, MI 49419 www.hamiltondist.com

Concrete Grooving and Texturing Call: Jeff Brisky - Owner Toll Free: 1-800-294-1202 Cell: 1-716-353-1137

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MARKET REPORT

Statistical Summary AMS Survey Prices (monthly average, per pound)

Cheese 1.6353 / LB

|

FOR MILK MARKETED IN MAY 2018 Market Statistics - Mideast Federal Order #33 # This Month # Year Ago % Change

Total Class 1 Sales

511,135,783

534,246,835

-4.33

Total Class 2 Sales

382,683,567

381,693,682

+0.26

Total Class 3 Sales

472,438,399

487,268,151

-3.04

Total Class 4 Sales

307,530,690

332,374,392

-7.47

1,673,788,439

1,735,583,060

-3.56

30.5%

30.8%

Total Production Class 1 Utilization

Mideast Federal Order #33 Total Producers...............................................................................4,579 Avg. Daily Production per farm....................................................12,228 Avg. Protein Test...........................................................................3.77%

Butter 2.3382 / LB

Avg. Butterfat Test.........................................................................3.07% Avg. Oth Solids Test......................................................................5.79% Avg. SCC - MMPA......................................................................155,000

Component Pricing Information Mideast Federal Order #33 Protein Price /lb.......................................................................... $1.8609

Milk Powders

Other Solids Price /lb................................................................. $0.0742

Nonfat Dry Milk

Class III Price @ 3.5%.................................................................... $15.18

0.7937 / LB

Prod. Price Diff /cwt. - Mich Mkt................................................... ($0.05)

Dry Whey

Uniform Price @ 3.5%................................................................... $15.13

0.2711 / LB

SCC Adjustment /cwt /1000..................................................... $0.00082

National Trends* (production in millions of pounds)

*For 23 States 30

Butterfat Price /lb....................................................................... $2.6239

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California Wisconsin New York Idaho Pennsylvania Michigan Texas Minnesota New Mexico Washington Ohio Indiana Total U.S. U.S Y-T-D

2018

2017

% Change

3,531 2,650 1,307 1,286 954 986 1,134 858 727 581 490 385 17,936 86,266

3,515 2,622 1,323 1,278 974 989 1,064 858 727 568 499 384 17,783 85,185

+0.5 +1.1 -1.2 +0.6 -2.1 -0.3 +6.6 +0.0 +0.0 +2.3 -1.8 +0.3 +0.9 +1.3

MMPA STAFF MERCHANDISE

MMPA Field Staff

Novi Headquarters

Manager of Field Services Ben Chapin, Blanchard......................................989-289-0731

Main Office Local line...................................................... 248-474-6672 Toll free......................................................... 800-572-5824

Northwest Area Supervisor Sarah Michalek, Dewitt.....................................248-305-0537 Animal Care Coordinator Deb Gingrich, Leroy...........................................248-520-3580 Frank Brazeau, Oconto, WI................................906-250-0337 Lyndsay Earl, Ludington.....................................231-519-2455 Elyse Martin, Charlotte......................................810-701-6460 Bridget Moore, Perrinton...................................231-414-4539 Dirk Okkema, Blanchard.................................. 248-756-2062

East Area Supervisor & Mastitis Management Specialist Christy Dinsmoore, Vassar.................................248-513-7920 Animal Care Coordinator Lindsay Green, East Lansing...............................989-488-8159 Ashley Herriman, Herron...................................269-245-6632 Laura Lubeski, Bad Axe......................................248-826-6294 Joe Packard, Manchester...................................248-520-3481 Emily Peacock, Otisville......................................248-826-7243

South Area Supervisor Dave Brady, Grass Lake......................................517-937-9061 Energy Auditor Ed Zuchnik, Three Rivers....................................269-967-7351

General Manager Joe Diglio................................................................ ext. 202 Chief Financial Officer Josep Barenys......................................................... ext. 240

Board of Directors

Hedging and Business Development Aaron Beak............................................................. ext. 256

Officers

Controller Shelly Bonnici.......................................................... ext. 249

Ken Nobis, President

Member and Government Relations Sheila Burkhardt..................................................... ext. 208

Eric Frahm, Treasurer

Management Information Systems Andrew Caldwell.....................................................ext. 304

Josep Barenys, Asst. Treasurer

Quality Amandeep Dhillon.................................................. ext. 305 Sales James Feeney.......................................................... ext. 258 Manufacturing Kaylan Kennel............................................... 248-880-5413 Laboratory Supervisor Patti Huttula........................................................... ext. 219 Member Services Dean Letter................................................... 989-289-9251 Credit/Insurance Cheryl Schmandt.................................................... ext. 210

Brittni Tucker, Wyoming....................................248-880-3785 Steve Post, White Pigeon...................................248-938-1555

Communications Allison Stuby Miller................................................. ext. 296 Krista Schrock............................................... 269-986-6792

Other Member Services

Supply Chain Therese Tierney....................................................... ext. 217

Bulk Tank Calibration John Lehman, Elsie............................................248-444-6775 Sustainability Coordinator Kendra Kissane, Byron Center...........................248-880-4234 Raw Milk Compliance Manager Steve Lehman, Ithaca........................................989-330-1638

MMPA Labs Novi (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

In Michigan....................................................800-572-5824 Toll Free 800-233-2405 Ovid (Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.)..................... 989-834-2515 Constantine (Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.).........800-391-7560

Member Relations Jessica Welch.......................................................... ext. 303 Human Resources Bill Zoli.................................................................... ext. 301

Manufacturing Plants Constantine, Michigan Dave Davis, Plant Manager............................ 269-435-2835 Ovid, Michigan Ron Steinhorst, Plant Manager...................... 989-834-2221 Middlebury Cheese Company Middlebury, Indiana ................................ 574-825-9511

Merchandise - Mt. Pleasant Supervisor: Duane Farmer Main Line......................................................... 989-317-8370 Toll Free............................................................ 877-367-6455 Orders (Novi)..................................800-572-5824, then dial 2 Fax................................................................... 989-317-8372 Merchandise Coordinator, Energy Auditor Katie Pierson.....................................................989-289-9686

If you are unable to reach your assigned member representative, please contact the representatives listed in your area. Your assigned member representative is listed on your quality statements or can be found by visiting mimilk.com/contact/ field-staff and searching by your producer number.

Kris Wardin, Vice President

Joe Diglio, GM / Secretary

Todd Hoppe, General Counsel Directors-At-Large Ken Nobis, St. Johns 989-224-6170 or 248-474-6672, ext. 202 Kris Wardin, St. Johns 989-640-9420 Gertie van den Goor, Marlette 989-550-8453 Carlton Evans, Litchfield 517-398-0629 Mark Iciek, Gladwin 989-387-4767 District Directors 1 Hank Choate Cement City 517-529-9032 2 Tim Hood Paw Paw 269-657-5771 3 David Pyle Zeeland 616-772-1512 4 Corby Werth Alpena 989-464-5436 5 Doug Chapin Remus 231-349-4059 6 Tony Jandernoa Fowler 989-593-2224 7 Eric Frahm Frankenmuth 989-652-3552 8 Scott Lamb Jeddo 810-327-6135

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