We are always trying to catch up with the times it seems, and we have finally made the decision to start a blog. Our hope is to keep all members informed of our events, as well as write on sales and events as we travel through the state of Wisconsin. Our organization is about our members - we conduct a variety of activities, from shows, to conventions, barn meetings and picnics, with the ultimate goal of promoting our members and their animals to the best of our ability. Please check out our website for a better feel of what we are all about!
An important event coming up on the WHA calendar is our gathering at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on November 6. For nearly a year, low milk prices have hampered dairy farm families. Throughout these financially trying times, numerous producer groups have come together to propose solutions for this challenging situation. On November 6, we will be hosting a forum to discuss remedies for this pressing matter. The town hall meeting will take place on Friday, November 6, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The four invited milk marketing and pricing specialists will provide the opportunity for dairy producers throughout the Midwest to ask questions and get answers regarding the proposed guidelines for dairy product pricing. All concerned dairy industry members are welcome to attend.
The panel will involve four industry professionals, and it will be moderated by Hoard’s Dairyman associate editor, Corey Geiger. Industry specialists will be given the opportunity to speak briefly before opening the floor to questions submitted from dairy producers attending the meeting. The panel will include Lucas Sjostrom, Holstein USA’s Government Relations Specialist and Communications Assistant; David Cooper, General Manager for Family Dairies USA; David Fuhrmann, President of Foremost Farms USA; and David Ward, Dairy Director, Cooperative Network.
We sincerely hope that people will take the time to attend this very important meeting. Please do not hesitate to email with questions - we want to be sure its a great learning experience and hope to have a productive discussion with these industry members.
Remember to check out our website - www.wisholsteins.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, via the Wisconsin Holstein Association fan page.
Until next time...
Until next time...
