The Dairy Products Association of Kentucky (DPAK) will be sponsoring the Kentucky Quality Dairy Producer Award at the 2009 Kentucky State Fair Dairy Recognition and Awards Banquet in August. The purpose of the award is to recognize the Kentucky dairy producer who best portrays the production of high quality milk.
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The 2009 award’s criteria are to be based on producer data derived from April 1, 2008 through March 30, 2009. All nominees are required to possess valid permits from the Cabinet for Health Services, Milk Safety Branch throughout this period. Nomination forms should be postmarked or delivered to DPAK no later than June 5, 2009.
Applications may be submitted by producers themselves or by professionals who serve the dairy industry such as dairy field representatives, veterinarians, extension personnel, milk haulers and others. These individuals should work closely with producers to help ensure the accuracy of the information reported on the nomination form. Click here for a copy of the dairy producer nomination form. Questions concerning the award can be directed to David Klee, Executive Director of DPAK at (502) 867-7843.
Now is the time to start thinking about who you feel will be a good candidate for this prestigious dairy producer award. Be sure to nominate the Kentucky dairy producer who you feel be exemplifies the production of high quality, wholesome milk!
Kentucky Quality Milk Hauler Award
The Dairy Products Association of Kentucky (DPAK) and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC) will be co-sponsoring the annual Kentucky Quality Milk Hauler Award to be presented at the 2009 Kentucky State Fair Dairy Recognition and Awards Banquet in August. The purpose of the award is to recognize the Kentucky milk hauler who best exemplifies quality hauling procedures and who is known as an exceptional representative of Kentucky’s dairy industry.
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The contest is open to haulers who sample and weigh Kentucky dairy producer’s milk. Nominations for the award may be submitted by haulers themselves, milk transport companies, producers, processors, field representatives or others who are familiar with the nominees’ milk hauling activities.
Selection criteria are divided into broad categories that include: 1) Accuracy, efficiency and reliability, 2) Positive image and cooperation, 3) Leadership and service, 4) Regulatory Services compliance and 5) Milk Safety Branch compliance. Click here for a copy of the milk hauler nomination form. Nomination forms should be postmarked or delivered to DPAK no later than June 5, 2009.
Now is the time to be thinking about who you would like to nominate for this recognition. Milk haulers are highly visible representatives of our dairy industry and they are a critical link between producers and processors. Be sure to nominate a Kentucky milk hauler who best portrays quality for our state’s dairy industry!