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Premier Pioneers
When you picture a pioneer, what do you see? Odds are, your mind goes back to history class or some of your favorite childhood stories…Christopher Columbus, Lewis and Clark, Daniel Boone, Laura Ingalls Wilder…individuals who sought the unknown and uncertain, navigated uncharted waters, explored new frontiers, and experienced new things that have shaped our national identity hundreds of years later.
When we picture a pioneer, we see you. Just like the pioneers of history books and legends, the American farmer faces challenges and new things year after year. However, the challenges of a modern pioneer often take on a more abstract form—things that we can’t see but that we certainly can feel. A pandemic, political tension, economic crisis, questioning consumers… No generation of producers has experienced the unique situation you are in. But if there’s one thing that history has taught us, it is that agriculturists are pioneers who adapt and face their challenges head on.
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Two years ago, we sent our inaugural edition of the Premier Pioneer. Our goal was and is to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the cooperative while highlighting the constant striving of members and staff to see what is next on the horizon for our industry. We had no idea the journey we would take this past year, but we are proud to work with and for arguably the most resilient group of people who have met and exceeded the needs of the consumers they serve every day.
The desire to reach new achievements and milestones with you drives our passion and steers our actions. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story—we believe that you will go down in history as pioneers!
Spring 2021
IN THIS EDITION:
Premier Pioneers........................................... Message from the CEO................................... Vermont Dairy Farmer Trains for Olympics... 1 2 4 Probiotics in Calf Health................. Bovine Accellyte II Pre-Booking.... 2021 Scholarship Recipients.......... 6 7 8 Annual Meeting Highlights......................... Virtual Beef Producer Meetings................ Monitor Your Herd with CowManager® ..... 10 12 14
