ODPA hosted three fall meetings to share how it works with State officials, regulatory agencies and industry partners to strengthen Ohio’s dairy industry and protect its future. All dairy producers, including non-ODPA members, were invited to attend.

 

With the collapse of milk prices, 2009 has been one of the toughest years for dairy farmers to date. Some have lost years of hard earned equity, and most are having difficulties with cash flow.  Dairy industry experts and risk management consultants Ken Bailey and Eric Meyer from FCStone provided a dairy industry outlook.  They also discussed proposed changes to the US milk pricing system, as well as how to use standard risk management tools, to avoid these problems in the future.

 

Dairy farmers learned what's next with Issue 2 and discussed other local issues with fellow dairy farmers, staff, and state and local leadership.

 

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On November 3, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 (64 percent support) to create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. The Board will be made up of 13 Ohio experts, including farmers, veterinarians, food safety experts, academia, scientists, consumers and a local humane society representative. Board members will use their best knowledge in making decisions affecting animal agriculture in the state.

 

The Ohio Dairy Producers Association would like to thank each and every one of our members. Many of you attended campaign rallies and events in your local cities, held meetings in your homes, distributed yard signs and other materials, went door-to-door to get the vote out for Issue 2, and opened up your farms to neighbors and local elected officials. ODPA cannot thank you enough for your tireless efforts.

 

Passing Issue 2 is a huge win for all Ohioans. The measure ensures that state farmers can continue to provide excellent care for their animals, which guarantees a safe, affordable, locally-grown food supply for Ohio consumers

 

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