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2019 KDDCAwards
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Adjust Your Feeding Strategy
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KDDC Names Production Award in Memory of Dr. Gary Lane
Toni Riley, Field Reporter, Farmer’s Pride
W
hen Dr. Gary Lane, retired UK Dairy Extension
Specialist and Burkmann Nutrition dairy nutritionist,
died unexpectedly in December, the state lost a
person truly committed to improving the dairy industry.
The Kentucky Dairy Development Council recognized
that commitment at the annual Dairy Partners Conference
by naming the Dairy Production Award in his memory. This
award recognizes high production, and sound nutrition is the
cornerstone of that success.
The 2019 Gary Lane Production Award recognized Fairdale
Farms, Richard and Joe Sparrow, Owenton as the top overall
Kentucky dairy herd.
Lane grew up in Green County, and his love for the dairy
industry began there on his family farm. He pursued that love
with his education and obtained a Ph.D. in animal nutrition
from Purdue. His career started as a professor at Texas A&M
University, but he returned to his home state in 1977 to become
University of Kentucky Extension Dairy Specialist. He joined
Burkmann Nutrition as an animal nutritionist in 1986, retiring in
2006.
Dr. Robert Harmon, long-time friend and coworker, said that
Dr. Lane’s most significant contribution to Kentucky agriculture
and particularly the dairy industry was his care and compassion
for the dairy producer.
“Gary was always willing to give. He was a prime example of
servant leadership and helped the producer any way he could,”
Harmon said.
Lane had a way to make the producer feel comfortable and
help them make changes compassionately, never admonishing
or criticizing them. Harmon said Lane had an amazing sense of
humor and always had a joke, something the producers could
appreciate as well. Lane also could speak to a variety of different
audiences, whether producer groups or scientific organizations.
While Lane was with Extension, he kept up with the latest
trends in his primary area of emphasis – nutrition. He was
instrumental in encouraging dairy producers to go to a TMR –
total mixed ration–that incorporated forage, concentrate, mineral,
and vitamin supplements in one complete ration, fed in a feed
bunk. Lane also worked with producers to develop balanced
rations based on the developmental stage of the cow.
Lane was an early industry leader to recognize the need for
Gary Lane’s granddaughter Sarah Dean; award recipients Richard Sparrow and Joe
Sparrow; Lane’s wife, Doris; daughter Amy Lane Chaney; and Joe Paul Mattingly,
chairman of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Dairy Advisory committee and award sponsor;
acknowledge the first Gary Lane Production Award

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2020 KDDC Board of
Directors & Staff
Executive Committee
President: Freeman Brundige
Vice President: Charles Townsend, DVM
Sec./Treasurer: Tom Hastings
EC Member: Tony Cowherd
EC Member: Greg Goode
EC Past President: Richard Sparrow
Board of Directors
District 1: Freeman Brundige 731.446.6248
District 2: Josh Duvall 270.535.6533
District 3: Keith Long 270.670.1388
District 4: Bill Crist Jr. 270.590.3185
District 5: Tony Compton 270.378.0525
District 6: Mark Williams 270.427.0796
District 7: Greg Goode 606.303.2150
District 8: Steve Weaver 270.475.3154
District 9: Jerry Gentry 606.875.2526
District 10: Terry Rowlette 502.376.2292
District 11: Stewart Jones 270.402.4805
District 12: John Kuegel 270.316.0351
Equipment: Tony Cowherd 270.469.0398
Milk Haulers: Mike Owen 270.392.1902
Genetics: Dan Johnson 502.905.8221
Feed: Tom Hastings 270.748.9652
Nutrition: Dr. Jeffrey Bewley 270.225.1212
Dairy Co-op: Stephen Broyles 859.421.9801
Veterinary: Dr. Charles Townsend 270.726.4041
Finance: Todd Lockett 270.590.9375
Heifer Raiser: Bill Mattingly 270.699.1701
Former Pres.: Richard Sparrow 502.370.6730
Employee & Consultants
Executive Director: H.H. Barlow
859.516.1129
kddc@kydairy.org
DC-Central: Beth Cox
PO Box 144, Mannsville, KY 42758
bethcoxkddc@gmail.com
859.516.1619 • 270-469-4278
DC-Western: Dave Roberts
1334 Carrville Road, Hampton, KY 42047
roberts@kydairy.org
859.516.1409
DC-Southern: Meredith Scales
2617 Harristown Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642
mescales2@gmail.com
859.516.1966
DC-Northern: Jennifer Hickerson
4887 Mt Sterling Road, Flemingsburg, KY 41041
j.hickersonkddc@gmail.com
859.516.2458
KDDC
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KY Milk Matters produced by Carey Brown
President’s Corner Freeman Brundige
H
ello to everyone! This is my first Presidents
Corner. First, I would like to thank the board
for their confidence in me to carry on the
responsibilities of our group. Next, I would like to
applaud Richard Sparrow for the great job he has
done in leading us in the last six years. He has left big
footsteps for me to follow.
All of us in the dairy business have seen tremendous
changes and volatility over the last decade. Low prices,
loss of markets, loss of infrastructure, mergers, and
bankruptcies, all added to our stress level. Just when it
looked like things might be turning a little more favorable,
we have been hit with a national emergency in public
health. Hopefully this will be more short lived than some believe. And hopefully
the American people will recognize that a consistent and plentiful food supply is
absolutely one of the greatest assets that we have in times of crises like this.
This organization is made up of all the dairy farms in the state. The officers,
board members, and staff, are here to help each and every one of you. We value
any input that you may have to enable us to help you in our industry. Please
don’t hesitate to contact any of us with your concerns or comments. Hopefully in
the next issue we can discuss the end of the crisis and ways to go forward.
Thanks!
2020 Kentucky Dairy Development
Council Board of Directors
Seating of the newly elected 2020 Kentucky Dairy Development Council
board of directors took place at the annual Kentucky Dairy Partners conference
held in Bowling Green on February 26th. New to the board is Stephen Broyles,
Dairy Farmers of America Mid-East representing the Dairy Cooperative, Mike
Owens of Owen Transport representing the Milk Haulers and Todd Lockett of
South Central Bank representing Finance. As Richard Sparrow rolled off the
KDDC board as president after serving two dedicated terms, Freeman Brundige
of Fulton, Kentucky was elected as new president. Freeman is located in District
1. Terry Rowlette was elected to fill District 10. Terry is located in Henry
County where he has a dairy operation and makes his own ice cream, butter and
cheese as a value-added business. At left is a list of all board members for 2020.

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Executive Director Comments
H H Barlow
D
uring this difficult time, I’m extremely
grateful for our just-completed Dairy
Partner’s Conference. It was a great
success with over 300 total attendees. Our
awards banquet, attended by 180, gave
us an opportunity to recognize outstanding
dairy farmers and other dairy leaders in Kentucky. The
specific awards and recognitions are highlighted in other
articles in this newsletter. Our conference would not have
been possible without our partners, including the Kentucky
Department of Agriculture, University of Kentucky and
Dairy Alliance. Success of our conference also depends
on our exhibitors and sponsors. I especially want to thank
Eunice Schlappi and the KDDC staff for doing all the
groundwork. It truly is a partnership that proves much can
be accomplished when we work together.
Obviously, we are facing a crisis never before experienced in
our time or our world economy. Yes, it’s really bad! We must
face that truth, and the key for all of us is how we react to get
through it. From a personal standpoint, it reminds me of the
early ‘80s when interest hit 20%, land and commodity prices
tanked, and I almost lost my farm.
I’m sharing some things that I did that helped me survive
a terrible situation. 1) Evaluate honestly where you are. 2)
Focus on what you can control. 3) Don’t worry about what you
can’t control. 4) Identify the bottlenecks in your operation that
you can correct. 5) Evaluate your true financial position. 6)
Be proactive if you foresee trouble with your lender. 7) Don’t
put off tough decisions and critical actions…That just digs a
deeper hole. 8) Be honest with your family and your employees.
9) Continue to keep communications open…Don’t withdraw,
because your family, friends and business associates are for your
success. 10) Finally, and most importantly, take time to stop
and engage your faith…Ask God to help you get through this
unprecedented time.
As everyone knows, all group meetings are cancelled. KDDC
is postponing our March board meeting. However, the staff
and I are available for on-farm visits or phone conferences. All
meetings and conferences through May are cancelled at this
time. I’m hoping and praying that by June we will be able to
have our June Dairy Day events and 4-H and FFA Youth Dairy
Shows. Surely the coronavirus will be behind us by then.
We do have a summer tour planned for July 7 starting at Bel
Cheese and visiting three farms in Barren and Warren County.
One of our main initiatives in 2020 for KDDC is the
formation of Young Dairymen Peer Groups. I believe it is
essential to engage our young dairymen with each other so
they can share their experiences, their successes and even
failures with each other. We have many young, educated and
accomplished people that are engaged with their family farming
operations who are full of ideas to make things better. We have
nine group meetings across the state planned for the week of
July 13. Our desire is to choose locations that are near the farms
for time and distance convenience. Dr. Jeffrey Bewley will be
our guest presenter at each meeting. Our desire to do this arises
from the understanding that young dairymen are the future of our
industry and need a voice in it, as well as KDDC’s leadership.
We will have the related details published in the May issue of
Milk Matters. We also plan to send notices by mail and personal
contacts to encourage participation.
As of this writing, milk markets look depressing. During the
week of March 16, dairy futures have traded limit down (.75) and
limit up the same amount the next day. No one can accurately
predict what is going to happen. Thankfully, milk trucks are still
running, processors are still operating and milk is being delivered
to the store. Fluid milk consumption is definitely up…Just look
at store shelves. Hopefully, families will continue the increased
consumption of milk for their health and our viability.
The greatest concern for milk prices is what will happen with
exports since 16% of our milk goes out of the country. I’m
optimistic that when all this shakes out, milk demand will be up
considerably. However, in the short run, it’s scary.
Thankfully, many of you did purchase the Dairy Margin
Coverage Insurance for the five years that was offered last year
through our KDDC incentive program. It will be a safety net if
prices continue to deteriorate. Once again we would like to thank
the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board for partnering with
us.
Dairy farmers have always been resilient and I’m sure we will
get through this unprecedented crisis. Keep the faith…Spring
is here and the sun comes up every morning for a new day!
Remember to be thankful for our families and trust God…He is
always faithful!
I hope to see everyone at June Dairy Days and Youth Shows…
Break out the ice cream and celebrate life!
June is
DAIRY
MONTH!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
(COVID-19) ON YOUR DAIRY
What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory
condition that can spread from person to person. The virus
that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that was first
identified in the city of Wuhan, China.
How is COVID-19 spread?
It is likely that the virus that causes COVID-19 emerged
from an animal source but is now spreading from person to
person. It is believed that the virus spreads mainly among
people who are in close contact with each other (within 6
feet) through respiratory droplets that are disseminated
when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
It may also be possible for a person to contract COVID-19
by touching a surface or object that is hosting the virus
and then touching their mouth, nose or possibly their
eyes, although this is not believed to be the main way the
virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread of
coronovirus-2019 at https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 experience mild to severe
respiratory issues with the following symptoms:
1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Shortness of breath
What are the serious complications caused by
this virus?
Some patients contract pneumonia in both lungs and
experience multiple organ failure, and some patients have
died.
What can I do to help protect myself and my
coworkers at my dairy?
People can protect themselves from respiratory
diseases by taking the following preventive measures
every day:
• Avoid close contact with sick people, both on and
outside of your dairy.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your
hands have not been washed.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available,
use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Wash your hands before you eat after working in the
milking parlor or other areas of the dairy.
• Ask the dairy manager or owner to keep the restrooms
stocked with disinfectants and soap.
• Always wear milking gloves.
• Constantly change milking gloves.
• When you get home after working in the dairy, always
take a shower and wash your work clothes.
• Keep the bathrooms and kitchen area in your
workplace clean and disinfected.
• Keep tractors clean and disinfected.
• Keep social distance.
If you are sick, to prevent transmitting your
respiratory illness to others, do the following:
• Stay home if you’re sick.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable
handkerchief when coughing or sneezing, then throw
it away.
• Frequently clean and disinfect the objects and
surfaces you touch.
• Form emergency plans for your dairy in the event of an
illness.
Ask the dairy manager or owner to call the doctor’s office if
you have severe symptoms.
Is there a vaccine for COVID-19?
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19.
The best way to prevent infections is to take daily
preventive measures, such as avoiding close contact with
sick people and washing your hands frequently.
Is there a treatment?
There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
People with COVID-19 can seek medical attention to help
relieve symptoms.
For more information on COVID-19, visit www.cdc.gov/COVID19

There is nothing more important to us than the safety
and well-being of our colleagues, customers and
communities. As a family company, we understand that
the interconnectedness of our lives means that the actions
we take within our business have an impact on countless
others, including family members and friends.
We share your concerns about the spread of COVID-19
globally. We are committed to doing our part to reduce
COVID’s impact as quickly as possible, while maintaining
our supply and service to you.
Our business spans more than 120 countries, so we first
began monitoring COVID when it emerged in China.
In spite of the many challenges, our team in China has
continued serving our customers, and we have been able
to maintain production and continuity of supply due to the
strict biosecurity controls that we had already established
prior to COVID-19.
As COVID-19 expanded its reach, we responded
by establishing a dedicated COVID-19 task force
representing all regions of the world. Together, with
a team of senior management, we review the latest
information, including the recommendations of the World
Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, on a daily basis to adapt our approach to this
dynamic and evolving situation.
A few of the specific actions we have taken to prioritize the
safety of our team and the continuity of our service to our
customers include:
1. COVID-19 Company Policy – Our policy addresses
limitations on travel of our team, including contractors
and consultants, as well as other required practices
to safeguard all of our sites. This is something we are
reviewing daily and continually updating to ensure
best practice.
2. Visitor Screening Form – A visitor screening form must
be completed by any guest, including internal guests
and truck drivers, before they are able to enter any of
our facilities. This measure is a first line of defense to
safeguard against any known risks.
3. Limitation of outside visitors – While we are maintaining
some business-critical meetings, we are utilizing
virtual meeting platforms as an alternative or are
postponing visits to a future date. We are not allowing
tours or visits to our facilities that are not deemed to
be business-critical at this time. Truck drivers making
deliveries or pickups are asked to stay within their
cabs or as close to their trucks as possible, and any
entry to our facilities must be approved following
completion of the visitor screening form.
4. Enhanced cleaning protocols – In addition to our
regular cleaning services, we have enhanced our
procedures to occur at more frequent intervals and
with greater attention to the disinfection of all surfaces.
5. Team member health – We have required that any
team member who is feeling ill will not return to the
office until they have been free of a fever for more than
24 hours, without fever-reducing medications. Any
high-risk exposure or confirmed case of COVID-19
necessitates a 14-day quarantine.
6. Operational continuity – Alltech operates nearly
100 manufacturing facilities around the world. Our
global infrastructure enables us to shift production
if necessary. We are working closely with all of our
manufacturing teams to ensure operational continuity
and service to our customers. We have implemented
plans for all critical business units to work remotely, if
required. As part of this, we continue to stress-test our
systems and implement safeguards on the security of
all data and technology.
7. Supply chain - We have been in contact with our key
suppliers to review the status of all raw materials and
have been reassured of continuity. While the majority
of our materials and services are sourced in the
Americas, we have built in contingencies globally,
should the need to source from other geographies
become necessary. Our global manufacturing and
logistics capabilities position us favorably to continue
to consistently serve our customers.
You can be assured that we will be staying in connection
with you. Likewise, please keep in communication with our
team, and let us know if you have any questions, concerns
or additional needs.
We will continue to adapt to the challenges COVID-19
presents, focused foremost on your safety and ongoing
service. Although COVID-19 has created unprecedented
uncertainty, you can have complete confidence in our
commitment to you.
Stay well,
Mark
Mark Lyons, Ph.D.
President & CEO
A message to our customers, partners, suppliers and friends

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A Different World; The Same Mission
While the world is dealing with the presence of COVID-19, farm families are still doing what they do best.
Kentucky Farm Bureau
A
few short weeks ago, most citizens in Kentucky, and
across the country, were preparing for spring and
all the activities the new season would bring. But
since the onset of COVID-19, the coronavirus, most have
hunkered down close to home hoping to wait this pandemic
out.
But there are exceptions such as the medical personnel who
are so vitally important, and first responders ever present on the
job. Some professions are more important now than ever before.
The same is true about the American farmer, said Kentucky
Farm Bureau President Mark Haney.
“The mission of our agriculture industry hasn’t changed with
the spread of the coronavirus. We still have the same desire to
plant, grow and harvest the safest, most abundant food supply in
the world,” he said. “For most of us, we feel as though it is our
duty, especially in times like these.”
Haney emphasized that the industry not only includes the
families with “boots-on-the-ground” farming operations, but it is
the processors, distributors and the markets which are all a part
of the nation’s food chain.
“The people who work in these areas are still hard at it making
sure there are no glitches in our food supply,” he said. “They are
essential to the security of this nation.”
That word has spread across the country thanks to the efforts
of farm organizations throughout the U.S.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall
said there is a lot beyond our control and still unknown as we
face this crisis, but we can focus on and be faithful with the tasks
at hand.
“For farmers and ranchers, our calling hasn’t changed, though
its importance hits closer to home in times like these: we are
committed to rising every day to grow and harvest the food we
all depend on,” he said.
Certainly, the ag industry isn’t without a set of challenges as is
the case for most American industries.
AFBF has outlined several of those concerns including getting
enough migrant laborers to the U.S. through the H-2A guest-
worker program. The organization noted that the ag industry
needs more than a quarter-million of these workers each year and
getting them here could be a challenge as the State Department
announced the suspension of all processing of new, non-
emergency visa applications in Mexico.
Also, on the list of concerns is that of the supply chain. As
more regulations go into place involving social distancing and
retail closures, AFBF emphasized that, “meat packing plants,
dairy processors, ethanol plants and other processing facilities
all play vital roles in delivering the food and fuel Americans will
continue to depend on in the long days ahead. Additional impacts
could include access to seed, fertilizer and crop protection tools
farmers need to grow a healthy crop.”
Of course, market concerns have been an issue for farm
families over the past several years during a downturn in the ag
economy. However, as the U.S. struggles through the turmoil
COVID-19 has caused to the world-wide economy, “maintaining
stable and fair markets is especially critical at times like these,”
noted the AFBF.
On an upside, the federal government’s list of essential
industries does include agriculture. Haney said the ag industry is
ready to meet the challenges of this current national crisis.
“Facing adversity is nothing new to the American farmer. Over
the last several decades we have weathered natural disasters,
world wars, depression and recessions and other disease
outbreaks, and we’re not about to quit now,” he said. “It’s our
duty to ensure the security of our food supply and that’s what we
will do now, and for as long as there is soil to till and a need to
eat.”
Fowler Branstetter
Dairy Business Unit
317-315-4017
fowler.branstetter@elanco.com

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Partners Important to Dairy Industry
Toni Riley, Field Reporter, Farmer’s Pride
T
he annual Dairy Partners Conference held on
February 25 and 26 emphasizes how important
partnerships are in helping the 470 dairies in
Kentucky continue to be profitable. Dr. Robert Harmon,
retired chairman of the University of Kentucky College
of Agriculture and Food Science Animal Science
Department, spoke about the need for these partnerships
as he opened the second-day session.
He commented on how as chair of the department, he
found other states envious of Kentucky’s partnerships, where
turf battles didn’t exist. The conference partners include the
University of Kentucky CAFE, the Dairy Alliance, the Kentucky
Dairy Development Council, and the Kentucky Department of
Agriculture.
“It’s an important aspect for individuals to rely on partnerships
and not just rely on themselves,” he said. He said dairy
producers have a passion and dedication to what they do “This
meeting is dedicated to the producers to take home information
that will help them provide quality food every day.
The conference which had over 300 in attendance certainly
met that criteria with two days of excellent workshops with
subjects ranging from biosecurity to new milk products and
networking opportunities. The first day of the conference is
devoted to young producers providing workshops primarily
geared to producers without a lifetime of experience. The
second day had some of the same topics but geared more for the
experienced dairy producer.
Marlen Hammond, manages the 50 cow herd at the Eastern
Kentucky University dairy, only in her third year as Assistant
Farm Manager for EKU, Marlen falls in the young producer
category. Hammond oversees the robotic 24/7 milking of the
Holstein and Brown Swiss herd. She says she comes because
she enjoys meeting new people and learning new things. This
year of particular interest was the hoof trimming workshop
by Dr. Earnest Hovingh. Jeff Bewley of Alltech presentation
on Lean Farming was important. She found the talk by Shelly
Mayer, inspiring and definitely took her message home.
The partners Dr. Harmon referred to are an essential element
in getting the information out. That’s why Burkman Nutrition
attends. Brent Williams, Director of Nutrition Services, Danville
Division, said it’s vital for his company to be there to support the
industry but also necessary for him to attend the workshops. “We
might be making a farm visit and need to discuss hoof care. I
need to have been in the session on that subject.”
Dr. Andrea Sexton, Professor of Animal Science at Eastern
Kentucky University, found the conference to be an essential
information source as she prepares the EKU Dairy Challenge
team for regional competition. Dr. Sexton had her laptop open
and was emailing articles written by the different presenters to
her students to use in preparation for their Michigan competition
in March.
Networking opportunities are an essential component of
the conference, and Shelly Mayer, from Professional Dairy
Producers of Wisconsin, reminded producers to take advantage
of the chance to talk with one another and share ideas - to
partner. Mrs. Mayer also was adamant - producers must tell
the dairy story. They must take every opportunity to let their
community know how vital the local dairies are not only in the
production of milk but to the community economy.
Making the same point was H. H. Barlow, the Executive
Director of the KDDC. This is the first Partners Conference for
Barlow since becoming executive director in May 2019. But
Barlow has been active in dairy and KDDC leadership for many
years. Barlow says his few months have been a whirlwind – but
he loves what he does. Barlow is passionate about the Dairy
Industry and has a long list of goals for the KDDC.
Barlow said every rural community should recognize a dairy
as a community partner and especially as an economic engine.
“The unique thing about a dairy farm is how it touches such a
vast range of people. A community must recognize the jobs a
dairy touches, - beginning with the haulers all the way to the
electricity company.”

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2019 KDDC District and Proficiency Awards
Top Herds – 3.5 % Fat Corrected RHA Milk by District
District County Producer RHA Milk Fat Protein
1-1st
Place TRIGG DAVID S. FISHER 27779 1112 691
CADIZ, KY
1-2nd
Place CALDWELL TROYER DAIRY 27503 1010 799
FREDONIA, KY
1-3RD
Place TRIGG JACOB ESH 23018 823 674
CERULEAN, KY
2- 1ST
Place LOGAN ROBEY FARMS 31186 1097 923
ADAIRVILLE, KY
2-2ND
Place BUTLER H&S DAIRY 30202 1098 923
MORGANTOWN, KY
2-3rd
Place WARREN ALAN SUMNER 27781 939 882
SMITHS GROVE, KY
3-1st
Place BARREN BRIAN PEDEN 29990 1041 911
PEDEN DAIRY
GLASGOW, KY
3-2ND
Place BARREN DON AND JEREMY KINSLOW 24583 867 756
SMITHS GROVE, KY
3-3RD
Place BARREN DAVID STRADER 24110 882 716
CAVE CITY, KY
4-1ST
Place METCALFE BILL CRIST 27603 966 830
CRIST DAIRY
EDMONDTON, KY
4-2ND
Place GREEN KEITH MOSS 25606 954 752
MOSS DAIRY
GREENSBURG, KY
4-3RD
Place METCALFE FOWLER BRANSTETTER 24751 863 861
STYLE CREST DAIRY
EDMONTON, KY
5-1ST
Place ADAIR H&H DAIRYDAIRY 28857 1023 835
COLUMBIA, KY
5-2ND
Place TAYLOR CORBIN BROTHER’S DAIRY 27519 993 829
ROGER & DAVID CORBIN
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY
5-3RD
Place ADAIR ROWE FARMS INC. 27251 996 798
COLUMBIA, KY
6-1ST
Place MONROE RIDGE TOP DAIRY 25286 910 765
JOSH WILLIAMS
TOMPKINSVILLE, KY
6-2ND
Place RUSSELL RUSSELLWAY HOLSTEINS 23694 868 729
ROSS RUSSELL
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
6-3RD
Place RUSSELL SHANE ROY 19490 709 579
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
Robey Farms - 1st place District #2
Kinslow Dairy - 2nd place District 3
Peden Dairy - 1st place District 3
Crist Dairy - 1st place District 4
Ridge Top Dairy - 1st place District 6

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2019 KDDC District and Proficiency Awards
Top Herds – 3.5 % Fat Corrected RHA Milk by District
District County Producer RHA Milk Fat Protein
7-1ST
Place LINCOLN KENNETH & MATTHEW HORST 30883 1096 891
SCENIC VIEW DAIRY
WAYNESBURG, KY
7-2ND
Place LINCOLN DARREL L. HORST 27795 982 844
WAYNESBURG, KY
7-3RD
Place LINCOLN HILLTOP HOLSTEINS LLC 26405 951 781
NATHAN HORST
CRAB ORCHARD, KY
8-1ST
Place CHRISTIAN DAVID WEAVER 29543 1047 870
PEMBROKE, KY
8-2ND
Place CHRISTIAN NOAH WEAVER 27501 956 824
HOPKINSVILLE, KY
8-3RD
Place CHRISTIAN MOSE COBLENTZ 26614 1055 685
GUTHRIE, KY
9-1ST
Place PULASKI MERVIN WEBER 26447 943 805
EUBANK, KY
9-2ND
Place FAYETTE COLDSTREAM DAIRY HERDS 25938 943 796
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
LEXINGTON, KY
9-3RD
Place MADISON STATELAND DAIRY 24270 876 723
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
RICHMOND, KY
10-1ST
Place OWEN RICHARD SPARROW 31729 1194 976
FAIRDALE FARMS
OWENTON, KY
10-2ND
Place MERCER KEIGHTLEY-CORE 19619 796 586
JEFF CORE
SALVISA, KY
10-3RD
Place HENRY JEFF AND LISA GIBSON 18004 646 550
EMINENCE, KY
11-1ST
Place WASHINGTON RINEY DAIRY LLC 24858 880 698
BILLY RINEY,JR
SPRINGFIELD, KY
11-2ND
Place MARION DAVID JEROME MATTINGLY 21287 735 685
SPRINGFIELD, KY
11-3RD
Place HARDIN DAVID HART 17902 658 554
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
12-1ST
Place GRAYSON LONGVIEW FARMS 26485 955 824
LARRY EMBRY
LEITCHFIELD, KY
12-2ND
Place HART FOREVER FARMS 23348 842 716
BONNIE AND DAVID SAMMONS
HORSECAVE, KY
12-3RD
Place GRAYSON BRANDON FIELDS 20744 747 611
UPTON, KY
Keightley-Core - 2nd Place District 10
Fairdale Farms - 1st Place District 10
Riney Dairy - 1st Place District 11
Brandon Fields - 2nd Place District 12

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Dairy commodity prices. A combination of the coronavirus
and additional milk flowing into manufacturing plants is making
commodity prices shaky. Due to its dependence on the export
market, nonfat dry milk powder (NFDM) is the most impacted
by the coronavirus. Because of the price lag, the February
NFDM price, used to establish federal order prices, was
$1.2453/lb., a fraction higher than January. However, disruption
of powder exports will be reflected in a lower March price.
Renewed export activity will be needed to reverse prices.
The butter price is at its lowest price in almost five years.
Relatively strong butter prices in recent years, increased butter
production, and opened up the door for more imports; all of
which moved the price lower. In 2019 the U.S. imported 84.5
million lbs. of butter, a record, with a high percent being Irish
butter. The butter inventory at the end of January was 15%
higher than last January. Until butter inventories decline, no
significant butter price increase is expected. Reports indicate
butter is close to, or may have reached a floor price.
Moving to cheese, both cheddar blocks and barrels were
lower in February, compared to January, but still higher than a
year ago. Based on trading at the CME during the first week of
March, cheese prices continue to move lower with blocks closing
at $1.76/lb. and barrels at $1.5175/lb. on March 6. The large
block to barrel spread is a sign of uncertainty in the marketplace.
The positive news on cheese is the January inventory is 1.2%
lower than last January, and cheese makers report sales as steady.
Milk production. Dairy Market News reports cheese
plants are at or near capacity. Prices paid for surplus milk, by
Wisconsin cheese plants, are reported between $1.00 to $5.00/
cwt. below the class price. Looking at the production numbers,
USDA reports 0.9% more milk produced in January compared
to a year ago. USDA estimates 6,000 less head of dairy cows
than last year, but there are 5,000 more head than December.
January milk production was higher in all of the top five milk
producing states, except for Wisconsin, which was down 1.0%.
January production changes for the other four states with higher
production: California 0.7%, Idaho 3.7 %, New York 2.2%, and
Texas 7.9%.
January saw the Southeast milk production pattern change.
For the three Southeast reporting states, January production
was 2.4% higher in Florida and 1.3% higher in Georgia. After
many consecutive months of declining production, January saw
Virginia’s milk production 1.5% greater than a year earlier.
These three states produce about two-thirds of the milk in the
Southeast.
PROJECTED* BLEND PRICES – BASE ZONES –
SOUTHEASTERN FEDERAL ORDERS
Month Appalachian Florida Southeast
($/cwt.) @ 3.5% fat @ base zone
January $21.03 $23.33 $21.32
February $19.76 $21.83 $20.34
March $19.40 $21.64 $19.82
April $19.04 $21.41 $19.54
*Projected in bold.
Class I sales. The New Year started off poorly in regards
to Class I sales. January Class I producer milk, in all eleven
federal orders, was 4.4% lower than a year ago. This equates to
179 million less lbs. of milk used in fluid products compared
to last January. This additional 179 million lbs. had to find a
home in cheese or powder plants, with much of the milk sold at
a discount. Loss of fluid milk sales has a double price impact on
dairy farmers: 1) significant less revenue compared to the Class
I price, and 2) additional milk to manufacturing plants which
in turn increases dairy product supply leading to lower dairy
product prices.
Unfortunately, the largest decline in January Class I sales was
in the Southeast Federal Order, down 10.4%. The Appalachian
Order was second with a decline of 6.8%. The Florida Order
saw a drop of 3.2%. Combined, this is 66 million lbs. less of
producer milk utilized in Class I this January, compared to
last January in the three Southeast orders. Again, the double
impact of lower fluid sales; less Class I dollars and more milk
to manufacturing. If the significant decline in Class I sales
continues in the Southeast, dairy farmers will see a greater
spread between mailbox and order blend prices.
Whole milk greater share of the fluid market. For
many years the Florida Market Administrator staff has provided
us with fluid milk sales data by product. From 2014 to 2019,
whole milk sales increased its share of the Florida market from
34.7% to 38.7%. While during the same period, the market share
of low fat declined from 41.5% to 39.2%, and skim from 10.2%
to 6.8%. Organic fluid sales are a relatively small part of the
Florida market, 3.3% in 2014 and 3.7% in 2019.
Blend Prices. January blend prices were over $3.00/
cwt. higher than a year ago. Blend prices will move lower in
February, and continue to do so through the middle of the year.
Our current projections are lower than at the beginning of the
year. Now, we project blend prices to average about $0.50/
cwt. higher in 2020 compared to 2019, versus the $1.25/cwt.
projected in January. However, our projections are not as low
as current futures prices indicate. We consider the coronavirus a
temporary setback in prices. Economic fundamentals are strong,
which is good for dairy demand. However, the large January
Dixie Dairy Report
March 2020
Calvin Covington
ccovington5@cs.com (336) 766-7191

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Milk Prices
FMMO 5
www.malouisville.com
March 2020
Class 1 Advanced Price
(@3.5%BF)
$ 20.86
April 2020
Class 1 Advanced Price
(@3.5%BF)
$ 20.04
FMMO 7
www.fmmmatlanta.com
March 2020
Class 1 Advanced Price
(@3.5%BF)
$21.26
April 2020
Class 1 Advanced Price
(3.5%BF)
$20.44
SOUTHEAST LICENSED DAIRY FARMS (2018-2019)
STATE 2018 2019 DIFFERENCE STATE 2018 2019 DIFFERENCE
Alabama 30 25 -5 Mississippi 65 60 -5
Florida 95 90 -5 North Carolina 180 150 -30
Georgia 160 140 -20 South Carolina 50 40 -10
Kentucky 540 480 -60 Tennessee 250 200 -50
Louisiana 90 85 -5 Virginia 565 505 -60
decline in fluid sales is concerning. If fluid milk needs continue to stay 4% below
a year ago, the additional milk will find its way to cheese and butter plants, thus
increasing supply of dairy products.
Dairy demand. Total (domestic and export) milk solids disappearance slowed
in 2019. It only increased 0.6% from 2018, the lowest annual increase since
2009. However, 2019 was a banner year for domestic disappearance. Domestic
disappearance of milk solids in 2019 was a record 24.7 billion lbs., 2% higher
than in 2018. During the first decade of the twenty-first century, domestic dairy
disappearance increased at an annual rate of 1.1%. During the recent decade the
increase jumped to 1.5%. Disappearance of milk solids through exports was 7%
lower in 2019 compared to 2018. This is the reason for the smaller increase in total
demand (domestic and export) last year. Even though exports were lower, 2019
was the second highest year for exports, representing 14.2% of solids demand, only
trailing 2018.
Dairy farm numbers. At the end of 2019, USDA reports 34,187 licensed dairy
farms, 8.8% less farms than 2018. Back in 1992, when this data was first published,
there were 131,535 dairy farms. Wisconsin saw the largest decline in 2019, losing
780 dairy farms, but Wisconsin remains the number one state with 7,720 dairies.
Pennsylvania is second with 5,730. The Southeast States lost 14% or 250 of its
dairies in 2019, dropping from 2,025 in 2018 to only 1,775 at the end of 2019. In
1992, there were 10,261 dairy farms in the Southeast states.

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Adjust Your Feeding Strategy to Increase Your Milk Income
Amber Hewett, Dairy Herd February 17, 2020
I
had a conversation with one of my team members the
other day about ways to adjust a feed ration to optimize
the pay price and premium that a dairy receives from
their milk plant. As a financial dairy consultant, I run into
the scenario where an owner may not understand their
milk check more frequently than one might think. Common
questions for me to ask a dairy: What is your basis? Do
you know what you are getting per pound of butterfat?
Protein? Do you know how your premiums are calculated?
It is not uncommon for the answer to be uncertainty.
I work under the philosophy that if you can monitor something
you can manage it. While many dairies think they are held
hostage to the announcement milk price, this is not always the
case. I believe that a dairy can improve their milk income by
changing some of their feeding strategies.
The first thing that I recommend that a dairy start doing is
to monitor their basis. For this purpose, the basis is simply the
calculation of the difference between their actual price and the
announced price. By monitoring the basis of the milk check,
one will be able to determine where the majority of their milk
income comes from: volume or components. Over recent
years, it has become more common to find the basis being
positive driven by the components more than the volume of
milk. There are some exceptions to this rule, depending on if
there are any volume premiums from an individual milk plant.
While a dairy has very little control over the announced
price of milk, they do have control over their components. Too
often I hear of dairy’s focusing being that 100-pound herd.
My challenge to those dairies is to do the exercise of breaking
apart your milk check. Look at the what you are getting paid
for volume, butterfat, and protein. Once the actual numbers
are known, start using those numbers in different scenarios
to determine the best course of action for your dairy. In
my experience, the best course of action is work with your
nutritionist to focus on improving components versus feeding
strictly for production.
In addition to the components portion of a milk check, a
producer should review the premiums their plant offers, the most
common one being your SCC premium. Work with consultants
and management team to maximize those premiums. If in doubt
about how premiums are calculated, reach out the milk plant for
clarification.
My final piece of advice, do not forget to review the
deductions and assignments that are being withheld from your
milk check. While it is not common, there are times that errors
have been found.
While this is not a new topic, I do think that it is a good
reminder for all of us. Do not become complacent when looking
at your financials. As the last few years have shown us, we must
know our financial numbers and be confident in those numbers.
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PDPW Conference Summary
H H Barlow, Executive Director
O
ne more casualty of the coronavirus was my trip
to the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Conference in Madison, March 18 & 19. I was very
disappointed that it was cancelled, but happy that it was
streamed live via computer.
PDPW was formed in 1992 by a group of dairy farmers and
some University of Wisconsin staff. Their core objectives were:
1) To promote a positive and professional image of the dairy
industry and profitability. 2) Provide educational programs and
a forum for the exchange of ideas for its members. 3) Identify
challenges facing the dairy industry and seek solutions.
There are many programs in PDPW that KDDC needs
to emulate. We are definitely smaller in numbers, but we
are striving to start our own young dairyman education and
leadership training programs here in Kentucky. Shelly Mayer,
the executive director of PDPW was the keynote speaker at
our Kentucky Dairy Partner’s Conference and challenged us to
STAND UP for our industry, be proud of ourselves as dairymen
and go forward with optimism and action to make things better
for dairying in Kentucky.
Some of the highlights in the topics covered were: 1)
Financial literacy—Learning all the tools you need for your
lender. 2) How many heifers do you need to keep in your herd.
3) Pencil push for profits, not record production. 4) What’s
ahead for dairy beverages and new dairy case items? 5) How to
mentally ignite performance and manage uncertainty. 6) When
weather and markets collide—Detail weather maps and historical
data were shown to predict what’s coming by observing ocean
currents and temperatures.
The virtual conference concluded with Mark Nutsch,
Commander of the Green Beret Unit that became our first
warriors in Afghanistan after 9/11. His unit fought on horseback
and was portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in the movie ‘12
Strong’. Nutsch was reared on a Kansas ranch. His poignant
message was ‘Freedom Isn’t Free’.
The virtual conference was unique and informative but doesn’t
compare to being there in person, where you can interact with
fellow dairymen, viewing exhibits and exchanging ideas.
Shelly Mayer has offered 5 scholarships for Kentucky’s young
dairymen to attend next year’s conference. I hope we can help
our young dairymen utilize this opportunity.
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an entity such as the KDDC and was one of the leaders in its
establishment.
He concluded his career as a nutritionist with Burkmann
Nutrition.
David Williams, Burkmann president, recalled how he was
able to lure Lane away from the UK. With the business growing,
Burkmann needed an additional nutritionist and Williams
wanted the best in the country so he started with Gary Lane, not
expecting him to say yes.
“He said, ‘Dave, I don’t want to sell feed,’” Williams
remembered. Williams explained he didn’t want a feed salesman
but wanted Lane to help dairy families raise their level of
production, which would ultimately reward Burkmann.
“It’s easy for me to say he did that. He was able to gain the
trust of the dairy families. They would try his recommendations
and see the benefit. I can’t imagine where Burkmann Nutrition
would be without Gary Lane,” Williams concluded.
In addition to his passion for his family, wife Doris; daughters
Marsha, Susan and Amy; and four grandchildren; and his Indian
Hills Christian Church; Lane was passionate about fishing.
Harmon said no story about Lane would be complete without
mentioning Lane’s great love of fishing.
“He was one of the best bass fishermen I’ve ever seen,” he
said.
Harmon laughed when he noted that Lane’s excellent
repertoire with dairy producers gave him access to some of the
best bass-stocked farm ponds in the state.
Williams said Lane will be missed by an industry that became
better because of him.
“Gary Lane will always be remembered as a man with great
character, great Christian faith and a man dedicated to the dairy
farm families of Kentucky.”

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T
his year’s Kentucky Proud/Dairy Breakfast took place February 11th at the cafeteria in the Capital Annex. As always,
this event was well attended by 370 plus Kentucky Legislators and staff members. Several attendees commented
that this event, cosponsored by the Kentucky Department of Ag and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council, is one
that everyone looks forward to each legislative session. One of the many tasty Kentucky Proud entrees offered for breakfast
was cheesy grits made from some amazing cheddar donated by Bluegrass Dairy, Glasgow Kentucky. To go with breakfast
Borden’s of London Ky. whole white milk and whole chocolate milk was offered to each attendee thanks to Dairy Farmers
of America Mideast. This is a great venue to visit with law makers on dairy and agricultural issues and thank them for their
support. Producers, dairy industry personnel and KDDC staff attended the breakfast to represent Kentucky’s dairy industry.
Kentucky Proud Breakfast
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Commissioner Quarles on COVID-19 Pandemic
O
ver the course of the last
several weeks, Kentucky and
the nation have dealt with
the increasing public health threat of
COVID-19, otherwise referred to as
the coronavirus. It’s no secret that the
coronavirus pandemic has unleased
uncertainty in the economy. In this
environment, Kentucky’s farm families
are at the forefront of my mind. During
this crisis, we know that our friends
and neighbors in the retail, restaurant,
and agriculture sectors are working overtime to provide
food and fiber for Kentucky consumers.
It is important to realize food supplies overall have remained
adequate thus far. Our retailers are in a strong position and are
adapting to consumer habits that were shifted within 24 hours.
From a market standpoint, industry experts suggest that prices
for staple crops looks to be stable right now. However, it is
critically important for federal officials to keep an eye on supply
and demand issues. With increased demand at every step of
the supply chain, everyone could use our help right now. I am
participating in regular conference calls with U.S. Department
of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to discuss this issue and
more, including ag labor issues and economic assistance. I will
continue to keep in touch with Secretary Perdue’s team to make
sure the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has the latest
and best information so we can make the best decisions going
forward.
As you may know, we’ve already made some decisions.
At the direction of the Governor, we have reduced in-person
workforce at the KDA by 50 percent and have developed new
ways for our staff to work from home on a temporary basis.
All KDA managed livestock shows have been canceled and
Market Animal Validation Sites have been closed through April
6. I encourage you to frequently visit www.kyagr.com/covid19
to check for a list of updates from my office, as well as a list
of events that have either been canceled or postponed in the
agriculture community.
I have no doubt that we will get through this together. Lincoln
once confessed that he didn’t feel like he controlled events, but
that events had controlled him. In the coming weeks, I expect
that events will take the Kentucky agriculture community to
places we have never fathomed. But, one thing remains true:
America has the safest, most abundant food supply in the world
supported by the hardest working men and women, America’s
farm families.
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H
ave you ever made the statement, I just wish there
were more hours in the day or I already have more
to do than I can get done? You are not alone; all
of us get that feeling occasionally. Our time is our most
valuable and precious commodity and cannot be replaced.
Quoting the great philosopher, Seneca: “We’re tight-fisted
with property and money, yet think too little of wasting
time, the one thing about which we should be the toughest
misers.”
Time management is one of those areas we rarely discuss,
although we realize it greatly influences our dairy businesses
and personal lives. Recently, I read an op-ed piece where Dr.
Nevil Speer, formally at Western KY University, stated: it is
not about how you spend your time, but more importantly,
how you are investing your time. If we sit back and think
about it, spending versus investing your time have very
different meanings and implications. To me, investing time
refers to how you allocate your time versus spending your
time refers to what you do with your time. In this article, I
would like to deviate from my normal articles and talk about
investments in time management and the potential rewards to
not only dairy businesses, but more importantly to people and
families involved in these dairy businesses.
Managing ones time starts with setting priorities and then
completing these tasks in a timely manner. Setting priorities
obviously entails deciding what needs to be done now, today,
and those tasks that can be done tomorrow. Remember
though, these priorities need to change with conditions or
other factors outside our control. The best and often cited
example revolves around the importance of timely harvest
of small grains and other forages in the spring and getting
corn planted. We all realize that timely harvest of forages
can potentially result in higher milk production, more income
and less expense, and ultimately more profit. However,
rain or equipment breakdowns due to lack of maintenance
can delay or at least change the best-laid plans. The key is
to be prepared, i.e. have equipment ready to complete the
tasks, and when conditions are right, be ready to complete
tasks in as timely manner as possible and be prepared to
change priorities or multi-task to complete several necessary
and timely tasks. All of us procrastinate completing tasks,
especially those we do not enjoy doing. I am great at
procrastinating, especially when it comes to writing articles,
even though writing is a major component of my job! I often
have to tell myself, just sit down and write that article.
To better invest our time, we need to look for ways to
increase the efficiency or simplicity of completing everyday
tasks. Many times, we could find ways to decrease the
time spent completing tasks with some very simple or
easily implemented changes, which improve efficiency.
These changes could be as simple as where various feeds
or supplies are located so they are more readily available.
Another example could involve redoing feeding systems for
heifers and dry cows. Instead of stepping inside a gate to a
feed trough and walking through the mud to feed dry cows
or heifers, these cattle are fed at a fence line feeding system
potentially decreasing the amount of time spent on this task.
This frees up time for other tasks needing to be completed.
Saving 5 minutes here and there can quickly add up over the
day.
Spending time to train and then delegate and trust
employees and family members to complete various tasks
can help improve your time management. For this to work,
people need to understand why they need to complete tasks
in a certain way in addition to how to complete the task.
With this training, they should be able to complete the task
in a timely fashion and deal with minor daily inconsistencies,
but not cut corners. To organize tasks needing to be
completed for the day, a short meeting with all involved can
help increase your time management. To many times I have
been on farms where numerous employees come up to the
owner and ask or are instructed what to do next. Just think
of the time this farmer could have had, if they had delegated
early in the day tasks to their employees and then could
trust the employees to get these tasks done correctly and in a
timely manner. Better yet, what if your employees completed
their jobs with minimal direction from you, the farm manger.
Not only will this approach free up time for you to get
things done, but also you will have more time to think about
running the farm as a business, not just the tasks associated
with farming.
Sometimes the best time management practice is trading
a few dollars and delegating a task to someone else. This
trade can be in the form of an hour a month for a routine
task, such as completing record keeping needed on a dairy, to
outsourcing tasks, such as manure hauling or purchasing hay
or premade grain mixes. This trade can free up time, which
can be used to complete other necessary tasks, spend time
with family, or just allow one to better manage your dairy.
Improvements in time management not only influence
our dairies or dairy-related businesses and how we complete
tasks, but also impact our personal lives. Freeing up just
10 to 15 more minutes a day may allow one to spend
this additional time with our families and others that are
important in our lives or pursue hobbies that allow us to deal
with the stresses of everyday life. In the professional world,
this concept is referred to as “work-life balance” and revolves
around balancing these two important aspects. However, the
only way we can do both of these justice is to think of ways
we can better invest our time and incorporate these time
management practices into our daily routines.
Wisely Invest in Your Most Precious Commodity
Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, UK Dairy Nutritionist and Extension Professor

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T
he Dairy Alliance media appearances have focused on
dairy’s role in overall nutrition. The Dairy Alliance’s Tracey
True appeared on WTVQ in Lexington to kick off this year’s
National Nutrition Month with the theme, “Eat Right, Bite by Bite
and Sip by Sip.” She discussed small goals that have a big impact
on overall health like choosing milk and using smaller portions. She
also educated viewers on the 9 essential nutrients in milk and the
amount of other foods needed to replace its nutrients. Tracey then
performed a short demo, making a Greek Yogurt Bowl.
Advocate Catherine Arnold shared this year’s theme, too, appearing
on WDRB in Louisville, adding how milk and water are healthy
beverage options that keep you hydrated before providing examples of
dairy foods as meals and snacks for high-quality protein throughout the
day.
Later in the month, advocate Shelby Shelby appeared on WBKO in
Bowling Green. With flu season and school closures causing consumers
to worry about their health, she incorporated into her message how the
vitamin D in milk is important for our immune system and that a dairy-
rich diet can help fight off illness. Shelby concluded her segment by
featuring The Dairy Alliance’s Chipotle Pepper Dip as a healthy snack
option for children staying home from school, providing other tips for
prepping dairy-filled snacks for their day at home. At such an important
time, these three dairy advocates have shared dairy’s essential role with
viewers across Kentucky.
“Eat Right” Media Appearances
T
he Dairy Alliance and Feeding Kentucky sponsored the
Kentucky School Breakfast Challenge, focusing on school
leaders across the Commonwealth who go above and
beyond to make breakfast possible for many Kentucky kids. Both
sponsors recognized 36 Class of 2020 Champions throughout
National School Breakfast Week on social media. Three notable
recognitions are Jackie Snelling, Cafeteria Manger at Graves
County Middle School, as the 2020 School Leadership Breakfast
Champion, Scott Anderson, Food Service Director for Madison
County School District, as the 2020 Statewide Breakfast Champion
and Dalla Emerson, Food Service Director for Bowling Green
Independent School District, as the 2020 Rising Star Breakfast
Champion. In addition to meals served in the cafeteria, these
champions increased breakfast participation through programs
like Breakfast in the Classroom, Second Chance Breakfast and
Grab N’ Go Breakfast. The schools of these Breakfast Champions
received additional grants from The Dairy Alliance to further promote
balanced breakfast options that include milk.
Kentucky Home to
Breakfast Champions

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