Indiana Dairy Producers E-Newsletter
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Our Vision: To Make Indiana the most desirable state in which to produce milk.
Mission Statement
To promote a profitable, positive, professional image of
dairy producers while providing educational opportunities
for the interchange of ideas and to speak as a proactive voice
for Indiana dairy producers.
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In This Issue
2021 Dairy Trends: Online Webinar
Indiana Dairy Strategy 2.0
U.S. Dairy Cows Expand
Dairy Ambassador Program
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Greetings!
Indiana Dairy Producers Announces New
Executive Director
After 10 years of excellent leadership, Doug Leman announced his intentions to retire from his Executive Director role of Indiana Dairy Producers. Doug has expanded the membership of IDP and has made IDP a strong voice of dairy producers in Indiana. It is with sincere appreciation that we thank Doug Leman for his years of leadership and vision.
Indiana Dairy Producers has selected Steve Obert of Fort Branch, Indiana as their next Executive Director. Born and raised on a dairy farm in southern Indiana, he is no stranger to agriculture and its challenges. After graduating from Purdue University, Steve worked in ag lending for several years prior to returning to the family dairy farm in 1987. Steve has served on a variety of boards including Gibson County Co-op, Superior Ag Co-op, Gibson County Area Planning Commission and several ag related advisory boards in addition to Indiana Dairy Producers. Steve served as president of IDP from 2014 to 2017. He is currently owner and partner in Obert Farms and Obert Legacy Dairy.
Arie Jan de Jong
President
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming 2021 Events
June
June 22nd - 23rd: Indiana Dairy Forum: French Lick, IN
November
November 17th: Partners in Success Luncheon
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Indiana Dairy Forum
Save the Date!
Please save June 22-23, 2021 as the date for our Dairy Forum at French Lick. Click HERE for more information.
Don’t hesitate to call Doug at 317-695-8228 if you have ANY questions.
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Thank you to our Webinar Sponsors! |
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2021 Dairy Trends: Navigating the Post-Pandemic Market Uncertainty
-Online Webinar-
We will review:
- Current Dairy and Feed trend picture
- Global markets overview and their impact on price
- Learning from the unprecedented volatility in 2020: Using a balanced approach to managing farm revenue and creating flexibility with tools available
When: Feb 11, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 2021 Dairy Trends: Navigating the Post-Pandemic market uncertainty
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Passcode: 793066
Or call-In:
1-301-715-8592
Webinar ID: 884 7578 2836
Passcode: 793066
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Indiana Dairy Strategy 2.0
Indiana is open for dairy business! On January 27, 2021 the Indiana State Department of Agriculture unveiled a new Indiana Dairy Strategy, which focuses on dairy business expansion, development and attraction to our great Hoosier state. Indiana...
Read more
www.in.gov
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Dairy Ambassador Program 2021-2022 |
Purpose
American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. will select five students ranging from high school seniors to college undergraduates to serve as Indiana Dairy Ambassadors. Students will be selected for their abilities to communicate with the general public about dairy farming, dairy nutrition, and modern agricultural practices. Students who are accepted into the program are expected to serve for one year as a Dairy Ambassador, completing monthly assignments requiring a time commitment of approximately 3 hours per month.
Selection
All interested students should fill out an application. Prior Dairy Ambassadors may reapply. Applications can be found on WinnersDrinkMilk.com or by emailing rieth@winnersdrinkmilk.com. Applications will be open from January 1 until April 1. Applicants will be notified in May, with terms of service for the five ambassadors beginning June 1, 2021 and running until June 1, 2022.
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U.S. dairy cows expand the most since 1998
We started the pandemic thinking milk production would need to be cut somewhere between 3% to 10% to bring supply into alignment with the weaker demand. After some initial cuts, milk production has surged higher, with production in the fourth...
Read more
hoards.com
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Diamond Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Individual membership in the Indiana Dairy Producers is $50. Encourage your dairy farming friends to join IDP! Also, any individual who is not a dairy producer but would still like to support IDP can join as an associate member. Download a membership/associate brochure here.
We appreciate our industry supporters. They make it possible for IDP to support the dairy industry in many ways. If your company is interested in finding ways to join IDP, download an information sheet here.
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Board of Directors
Executive Director
317-695-8228
Arie Jan de Jong, President
Nathan Kuehnert, Vice President
Emily Hoeing, Secretary
Jackie Boerman, Executive Treasurer
Board Members
Alex Lueken
Amy Weaver
Carrie Jo Bollenbacher
Greg Peters
Henk Sevenhuysen
Krent Frauhiger
Industry Advisers
Chris Moore
Sarah Wagler
Steve Howell
Todd Janzen, Attorney
Zach Allen
Tanya Westfall, Executive Assistant
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Visit Our Bronze Sponsors |
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IDP Corporate Sponsors
There is a growing list of companies that recognize IDP's value to Indiana's dairy industry. Please visit our list of companies that have become Corporate Sponsors for only $100. If you know of a company that may have an interest in supporting IDP at some level, please download a brochure here.
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Contact Chris Moore
For free insurance consultation and quotes on your farm and agribusiness Insurance needs! IDP members receive an exclusive discount on SECURA Insurance.
Chris Moore
317-650-4519
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205 W Gordon Street
Francesville, IN 47946
317-695-8228
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