Dairy Pricing Association third donation Dairy Pricing Association Mission Statement is to establish the minimum price the Dairy Industry receives for it’s production while at the same time maintain a level of milk production to meet the needs of the consumer. Dairy producers are the owners of Dairy Pricing Association who pay a 10 cents per hundredweight (cwt) monthly assessment. This assessment is
used to purchase surplus dairy commodities which are donated to Feeding America. Dairy Pricing Association members milk was processed into cheddar cheese and purchased at Meister Dairy of Muscoda, WI. Dairy Pricing Association will donate 2,000 pounds of cheddar cheese to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern, WI. This is DPA member’s third
donation since August, 2011 to the Feeding America network. The donation to Second Harvest will be 50 40-pound blocks of cheddar cheese. Once received, volunteers will split the blocks of cheese into two-pound, family size portions that will be distributed through a network of partner agencies to thousands of individuals, families, children and seniors who strug-
gle with hunger. “Dairy products are a critical component to achieving our goal of providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced food to those struggling with hunger. We are thankful to the Dairy Pricing Association for their continued commitment to ending hunger,” said Dan Stein, president and CEO, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
Dairy Pricing Association current members would be able to utilize 100,000-150,000 pounds of milk in 2012. These numbers will increase as the membership grows. The current 28 members involve 12 handlers from six different states. This nationwide program is strictly voluntary and has no time limits or contracts.
Robin Berg, Chairman of Dairy Pricing Association Inc. said, “This program is not being funded by any processor or marketer. We welcome all dairy producers, no matter what size, or what grade of milk you produce.” To learn more about Dairy Pricing Association go to www.dairy pricing.org or 715-2842590.
New Yorker among new members appointed to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed eight members to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee, which provides advice on private forestry and USDA’s programs that assist landowners in managing their forests. The appointed members are: • Linda Casey, Prattville, AL, representing state foresters from the Southern U.S. • Mary Jane Packer, Trumansburg, NY, representing private forest landowners • Rob Olszewski, Marietta, GA, representing private forest landowners • Michele Curtis, Perry, FL, representing forest industry • Amadou Diop, Mableton, GA, representing conservation organizations • Tom DeGomez, Flagstaff, AR, representing a land grant college or university • Clifford Rushton, Olympia, WA, representing a conservation district • James Houser, Jacksonville, Texas, representing consulting foresters The new committee members will be joined by the heads of four USDA agencies — the Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. USDA is also soliciting nominations through March 2 for an additional eight committee members to serve staggered terms from one to three
years. These positions will represent the forestry, natural resources, and conservation sectors. The USDA has a special interest in assuring that women, minority groups, and persons with disabilities are adequately represented on this advisory committee. The Forest Resource Coordinating Committee provides expert counsel on actions and funds allocation that enhance the diversity and public benefits of forests. Important areas of focus include wildfires, natural disasters, disease outbreak, air and water quality, soil conservation, carbon storage and wildlife habitat.
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