Dairy Farmers

Chad Vincent Named One of Wisconsin's Most Influential Business Leaders

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chad Vincent, CEO, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW), featured in BizTimes Media "The Wisconsin 275" highlighting Wisconsin's Most Influential Business Leaders of 2022.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chad Vincent, CEO, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW), featured in BizTimes Media "The Wisconsin 275" highlighting Wisconsin's Most Influential Business Leaders of 2022.
  • "I'm proud to be named a top influential business leader in agriculture," says Vincent.
  • "I am surrounded by an incredibly strong and dedicated team and board of directors at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin."
  • This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in profiling the state's most influential business leaders.

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity footballer, Levi Nelson of Heartland Ridge Farm/Ter-Rae Farms, Inc., Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the first recipient of the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month sponsored by WisSports.net (WSN) in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW). WSN's Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month initiative aims to showcase Wisconsin's dedicated dairy farmers and the youth who grow and raise food for their local communities.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity footballer, Levi Nelson of Heartland Ridge Farm/Ter-Rae Farms, Inc., Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the first recipient of the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month sponsored by WisSports.net (WSN) in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW).
  • WSN's Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month initiative aims to showcase Wisconsin's dedicated dairy farmers and the youth who grow and raise food for their local communities.
  • Nominate a high school athlete for the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month by visiting www.wissports.net or clicking here .
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin:Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS PARTNER WITH DAIRY FARMERS OF ONTARIO

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Just as milk nourishes healthy bodies, Ontarios dairy farming families proudly nourish healthy communities, and thats been the focus of our ongoing partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs, said Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO).

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  • Just as milk nourishes healthy bodies, Ontarios dairy farming families proudly nourish healthy communities, and thats been the focus of our ongoing partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs, said Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO).
  • DFOs Milk insignia will appearin theupper right chest areaof the Maple Leafs home, road and specialty sweaters.
  • Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the marketing board for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture.
  • Ontarios more than 3,400 dairy farmers, their families and employees are proud to produce high-quality milk for Canadians.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA SECURES UP TO $45 MILLION IN USDA GRANT FUNDING FOR LOW-CARBON DAIRY PILOT PROJECT

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative with more than 11,500 family farmers, has been selected to receive up to $45 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to scale methane emissions reductions and increase soil carbon sequestration on U.S. dairy farms as well as develop and market climate-smart, low-carbon dairy products.

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  • Partners joining DFA in this project include Dairy One Cooperative, Inc., MyFarm, LLC, Dairy Nutrition Management and Consulting, LLC, Nestl, Mars, Unilever, Barry Callebaut, Dairy Management Inc., U.S.
  • Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, Global Dairy Platform, Innovation Center for U.S.
  • For more information about Dairy Farmers of America and our sustainability efforts, visit here .
  • Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation and the future of family dairies.

Cleanfarms Adds Bench Strength in the Prairies with Focus on Ag Recycling in Manitoba

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms, the national stewardship organization that develops and operates recycling programs for agricultural plastics like grain bags has increased its bench strength in the prairies by adding a new program coordinator in Manitoba.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleanfarms, the national stewardship organization that develops and operates recycling programs for agricultural plastics like grain bags has increased its bench strength in the prairies by adding a new program coordinator in Manitoba.
  • These programs are part of the provincial Manitoba Ag Plastic Program, which was approved under the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Regulation .
  • We are proud to have Serena on our Cleanfarms team to help expand relationships in Manitoba that will benefit producers and industry stewards.
  • *Cleanfarms is conducting its Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications Collection program in Manitoba this fall.

HOPE FOR NEW HOOPS IN TORONTO PARK TO BE MADE REAL BY TORONTO RAPTORS AND DAIRY FARMERS OF ONTARIO

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Through consultations with youth in the community, it was discovered that there was a need to celebrate and elevate the space.

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  • Through consultations with youth in the community, it was discovered that there was a need to celebrate and elevate the space.
  • The new court comes to life through the Raptors long-term partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontarios MilkUP brand, which aims to motivate Ontario youth using authentic experiences that inspire them to realize their untapped potential.
  • DFO and the Raptors continue to push boundaries with a focus on removing barriers to play faced by equity-seeking communities.
  • Featuring performances by Nathan Baya, a Toronto artist, spoken word poet and dancer, and C-Flava, an all-female Afro-Carribbean dance trio.

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Register now for the "Adopt a Cow" 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.

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  • Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • Each Wisconsin classroom that enrolls in the Adopt a Cow program is paired with a calf from a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • To enroll in the 2022-23 Adopt a Cow program, educators should visit www.DiscoverDairy.com/adopt before the September 15, 2022 deadline.
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin:Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.

GENYOUth APPOINTS ANN MARIE KRAUTHEIM, M.A., R.D., L.D., AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization that creates healthier school communities, today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., to Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022. Krautheim, who joined GENYOUth in 2012 and has served as president and chief wellness officer for the past decade, succeeds Alexis Glick, the organization's first CEO. Krautheim will lead GENYOUth's strategic vision, partnerships, and programs in support of the organization's mission of creating healthier school communities and empowering youth to lead change. Her work in building partnerships with corporations, schools, professional sports leagues, education, government, health professional, and nutrition and fitness organizations has been instrumental in driving GENYOUth's growth from a start-up to a leading non-profit -- raising over $200 million to support and generate measurable results nationwide for youth and school wellness programs.

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization that creates healthier school communities, today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., to Chief Executive Officer by its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Krautheim, who joined GENYOUth in 2012 and has served as president and chief wellness officer for the past decade, succeeds Alexis Glick, the organization's first CEO.
  • "Ann Marie has the vision and commitment to take GENYOUth's critical work to the next level.
  • "Ann Marie has a deep expertise in critical areas of youth wellness, and a passion for youth leadership.

Ben & Jerry's Pilot Project Plans to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions to Half of Industry Average by 2024

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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BURLINGTON, Vt. , May 9, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Ben & Jerry's is making a bold commitment to bring greenhouse gas emissions on 15 dairy farms to half the industry average by the end of 2024. Once proven, pilot project initiatives will be expanded to farms across Ben & Jerry's global dairy supply chain.  

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  • Once proven, pilot project initiatives will be expanded to farms across Ben & Jerry's global dairy supply chain.
  • "This approach to dairy farming could be a game changer," said Jenna Evans, Global Sustainability Manager for Ben & Jerry's.
  • "It has the potential to make a meaningful reduction in emissions on dairy farms and help fight the worst effects of climate change.
  • The pilot project will also promote renewable energy on dairy farms and continue Ben & Jerry's tradition of meeting high animal welfare standards.

Celebrating Earth Day and Investing in Our Planet: 143M Agri Containers Recycled over 30 Years

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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This year, the recycling program operator, Cleanfarms, is encouraging farmers to celebrate Earth Day all year long by returning even more empty single use jugs than last year.

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  • This year, the recycling program operator, Cleanfarms, is encouraging farmers to celebrate Earth Day all year long by returning even more empty single use jugs than last year.
  • And that is no easy challenge, says Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen, whose organization develops and operates the agricultural blue box for farmers.
  • In 2021, Canadian farmers returned more than 6.2 million small empty containers, up 12.5% over the year before.
  • Farmers are doing a great job which means were closing in on 80% of the containers in the marketplace.