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2021 Dairy Awards Press Release
nominate Dairy Industry leaders Visitor CONTACT: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309‐557‐3703 For Immediate Release August 1, 2021 Nominate Dairy Industry Leaders for 2021 Recognition Awards BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy industry. The Dairy Industry Service Award and the Sustainability Award showcase leadership, stewardship, and excellence in the Illinois dairy industry. [...]
2021 IVET Recipient
ILFB Committee Selects Visitor Sydney is a second-year vet student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. The IVET Committee unanimously agreed to offer Sydney Miller the IVET low-interest loan. She worked at Durbin Vet Clinic in Fayette County for over 2 ½ years. She grew up across the road from the Durbin Vet Clinic in the small rural town of St. Peter, IL. Upon graduation from vet school, Sydney [...]
2021 IL Dairy Tech Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour
For more information: Tasha Bunting tbunting@ilfb.org 309-557-3703 For Immediate Release June 9, 2021 2021 Illinois Dairy Technology Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Dairy Extension will host a virtual on-farm tour of Hunter Haven Farms followed by a live Q & A panel discussion. The guided virtual tour will be led by farmer Scott Brenner and Drs. Phil Cardoso and Derek Nolan from the University of Illinois. [...]
Illinois Dairy Brings Holiday Flavors
Illinois Dairies know what consumers like, and they delivered! When it comes to holidays, Illinois is dairy creative with flavors and gift ideas, according to our recent survey results. The holidays are different this year and many of us find comfort in family traditions such as food and gift ideas that bring a smile and warmth to our homes. We polled dairy processors who process and sell products on their special flavors, features and gifts made from milk supplied [...]
Save the Date for 2021 VIRTUAL Dairy Summit
The 2021 Illinois Dairy Summit will be held on Wednesday, February 3 and will be hosted virtually from 11:00am-2:00pm. The theme for the 2021 Summit is Protecting Your Milk Check During COVID & Beyond and will share the latest in dairy management information with dairy producers and industry personnel. COVID-19 brought abrupt shifts in the dairy industry and the supply chain. These shifts left producers frustrated and confused about milk prices and your milk check. Through it all, the dairy industry remained resilient and was a proven and trusted agricultural leader. [...]
IMPA Milk Mail – Issue 75 – Fall 2020
Click here to view the Fall 2020 edition of IMPA Milk Mail!