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YOUR DAIRY PROMOTION AT WORK IN MICHIGAN AND INDIANA
UNITED DAIRY INDUSTRY OF MICHIGAN
CLASSROOMS “ADOPT A COW” FOR SCHOOL
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In a new partnership with the Center for Dairy Excellence, ADAI is supporting 1,942 classroom and homeschool connections through a sponsorship to get a cow in the classroom. Classes are sent a photo and profile of a dairy calf in their state as they follow through her daily life, learning about dairy farming and foods. Teachers receive resources for lesson planning and monthly events to incorporate into the program, growing interest and trust in dairy farming from a young age.
HYBRID APPROACH TO UDIM DIETETIC INTERN TRAINING PROGRAMS
UDIM connected with dietetic education programs through a hybrid approach of cooking demonstration training, using online video training to provide the education component and small group COVID-19-compliant hands-on activities.
We trained 24 dietetic interns from Eastern Michigan University and Beaumont Healthcare programs, highlighting the important and irreplaceable role that dairy plays in a healthy and sustainable diet. The hands-on demo training portion helps to educate interns on topics such as how dairy enhances nutrition in plant forward diets and affordable highquality protein for healthy meals on a budget. Through our Grocery Store Tour training virtual program interns learn tips for healthy shopping in all areas of the grocery store, including facts on dairy’s superior nutrition when compared to alternative milk beverages.
DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS - MEETING CONSUMERS ONLINE
During Q1 at UDIM we continue to use targeted digital marketing to share dairy messages with consumers who are searching for specific information. With the continued interest in at-home workouts we are delivering plants + dairy and milk nutrition messages digitally, targeting health and wellness-minded adults. They will see ads on related fitness apps and websites and are specifically targeted if they have recently purchased workout equipment.
Another digital campaign is aligned with MilkPep’s new “But First, Milk” initiative. They have identified breakfast meal as the biggest opportunity to increase milk consumption. The messaging hits on milk’s nutrition for young children and reminds parents that milk is the perfect beverage for kids to start the day off right. We targeted parents of school-aged children and look for our social media posts to reinforce the message.
YOUTH WELLNESS NUTRITION EDUCATION PROJECT
Partnering with Young Minds Inspired, the nation’s leading provider of free educational outreach programs, both UDIM and ADAI developed five new classroom curriculum pieces for Michigan and Indiana teachers. The Michigan content focused on milk from farm to table for grades 2-4. Indiana focused on grades K-3 with new lesson plans on healthy eating and the importance of breakfast. From both teaching kits, students will learn why dairy is an important part of a balanced diet, how milk goes from local farms to their kitchen table, and how dairy farmers use technology, science and sustainable practices to help keep their cows healthy and protect the environment. Each ki adheres to academic standards and includes a teacher’s guide, activities and poster. Find the new curriculum pieces online:
MICHIGAN: HTTPS://YMICLASSROOM.COM/ LESSON-PLANS/MILKMEANSMORE/
ENGAGING ADVOCATES AT MSU DAIRY CLUB
In January the UDIM team hosted a virtual communication workshop for the MSU Dairy Club. During the workshop, we shared consumer research about sustainability, reviewed sustainability messages, asked them to “annotate” on the slide to show which messages they felt most comfortable talking through and discussed techniques for difficult conversations. The students practiced the messages in virtual breakout rooms, receiving feedback from the trainers. The workshop ended with the students indicating how they will tell the sustainability story. In the survey they were asked how they would answer when asked about dairy sustainability, here is one example:
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The Freeliners column is open to current MMPA members who wish to advertise—at no charge—goods or services relating directly to 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. • It will be published again for no more than two consecutive months only if the member resubmits the item by writing or calling the Novi office. • Reference to a name of a firm or other commercial enterprise with which a member is involved will be deleted, with permission of the 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 rate. • Freeliners must be received by the 10th of the month preceding desired month of publication. FOR SALE: 550 MILK COW FARM, 150 acres, double-8 expandable to 12, right angle boumatic parlor (new in 2005), 400-cow barn (new in 2012), 4,000-gallon milk tank. House, shop and storage buildings. Call Dawn at 989-329-1913.
2009 NEW HOLLAND H7450 DISCBINE, drawbar swivel hitch, good rolls, one owner, $15,300. Call 989-305-2659.
DELAVAL 78 VACUUM PUMP - 7 1/2 HP, single phase with oil reclaimer. $300. Call Dan at 810-241-8999. LELY A3 NEXT ROBOT - $55,000. Chisel Plow 9 shanks $4,000. Milk Compressors 5 horse 2012 models 1,000 each. Call 989-313-7323.
SPRINGING DAIRY HEIFERS – DHIA records available. Call 810-724-8825.
CUBE COOLER - $375. Call 810-724-8825.
WEAVER DOUBLE 8 HERRINGBONE STAINLESS
STEEL STALLS - Like new condition, $3,000. Call Dan at 810-241-8999.
WANTED: USED SAND/SAW DUST BEDDING TOOL, skidloader ready. Call 574-202-0288.
Concrete Grooving and Texturing
Call: Jeff Brisky - Owner Toll Free: 1-800-294-1202 Cell: 1-716-353-1137
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BREEDING BULLS. Call 810-724-8825.
2019 SV280 CASE SKID STEER with a cab, HVAC, 500 hours, EH controls, high flow package, heavy duty rear door, new tires, four-year inclusive warranty. $42,000 or $607 monthly lease payment. Call 989-493-1663. HIGH MOISTURE CORN RUN THROUGH ROLLER MILL. 7000 bu. 20% moisture. $160/ton. Ovid area. Call 989-277-7741.
WANTED: PATZ 305 MIXER FOR PARTS.
Call 231-347-9534.
Non-GMO
products available
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!
Contact merchandisers at ZFS, Inc:
MI/IN/OH: 866.888.7082 WI: 800-523-6760
www.zfsinc.com/divisions/ingredients
PTO and Automatic Start Generators
1-800-248-8070 M-40 South Hamilton, MI 49419 www.hamiltondist.com
Classifieds Policy
Cost for classifieds is $25 for the first 35 words and then $5 for each additional word. Payment due with order. All ads must be received by the 10th of the month preceding desired month of publication. MMPA neither sponsors nor endorses products or services advertised in the Milk Messenger.
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. 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. 3 operators will travel Michigan and other states. No interest payment terms. Est. since 1987. Call 1-800-365-3361.
CONCRETE GROOVING BY TRI-STATE SCABBLING, home of the 2” wide groove. Best traction, lowest prices. 800-554-2288. www.tristatescabbling.com
A SURE WAY TO KEEP YOUR COWS UPRIGHT!
Concrete grooving/texturing provides high quality traction in new and 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. Special on 2000 gal. Muellers for $13,900 & up. 2700 & 4000 gal. Muellers call for quote. 800-558-0112.
STRAW & DRY HAY (large & small bales). Feed Oats, Feed Barley and Corn Silage. Delivery Available. 989-723-1886 or 989-277-1414.
ALFALFA HAYLAGE (excellent & fair grades) & CORN SILAGE. 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 248-770-5122.
HOOF TRIMMING - 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
Also doing fly control and cement grooving. Gibson Hoof Care (Tom) 989-239-6843.
1500 4X6 CLEAN, FEED-QUALITY, ROUND STRAW
BALES stored in a barn. Call 586-530-1619.
SEED CORN - "Minnesota 13" Open Pollinated 85 Day Yellow Field Corn Seed. High Protein, High Yield, High Fat, Fast Drydown. Great Digestibility! 80,000 graded seeds $100.00 JanksSeeds.com 989-284-5052
Flowpatch is now available in a 10# pail!
Flowpatch is an easy to mix, pourable material for quick repairs to level concrete surfaces. It is fiber reinforced, very strong and hardens quickly. It may be used for both interior and exterior applications. Flowpatch is quite easy to prepare, you simply mix three parts Flowpatch powder with one part water. Once a smooth consistency has been produced, you can simply pour the product onto the damaged area. When mixed properly, it will self-level and need minimal troweling. It will set at temperatures as low as 40° Fahrenheit (F) and can be used for repairs up to 4” deep. This is an easy-to-use product but like all floor patch products, does require some surface preparation. The area to be repaired should be clean and free from oil and contaminants. Loose debris should be removed, and the surface wire brushed. While the concrete to be repaired can be damp, it should not be wet. Flowpatch cures rather quickly and can withstand foot traffic after 30 minutes and forklifts after two hours (providing the temperature is 60° to 70° F).
For small repairs, Flowpatch is now available in a 10# pail. Each pail will cover about one square foot at 1” depth.
STOCK # DESCRIPTION MEMBER PRICE
5526 FLOWPATCH 10# $35.46
5522 FLOWPATCH 55# $156.13
THREE WAYS TO ORDER MMPA MERCHANDISE FROM THE FARM SUPPLY STORE
1 Order online at www.mimilk.com/farm-supply-store
2 Call in your order:
Main Line: 989-317-8370
Toll Free: 877-367-6455
Orders (Novi): 800-572-5824 then dial 2
3 Fax in your order: 989-317-8372
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