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Tour Progressive Virginia Dairy Farms in Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains
October 17, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
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DAIRY NEWS – Touring top-performing dairies with rich histories amidst the stunning scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains will provide participants of the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Dairy Tours - Virginia with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tour will travel from northeast to southwest across the “Old Dominion” state from Nov. 6-9, 2017.
The event will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. with a Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Dr. NW, Roanoke, Virginia, with tours planned for the following morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding on November 9 at 8 p.m.
“We are looking forward to seeing how Virginia farms – with histories dating back to the 1700s, have innovated to thrive in today’s marketplace,” said Shelly Mayer, Executive Director of PDPW. “We will see and hear firsthand how dairy farm families have adopted technologies, built top-performing herds, found new marketing opportunities and become more sustainable to succeed and provide opportunities for the next generation.”
Dr. David Kohl, leading dairy economist, financial expert, and professor emeritus from Virginia Tech University, will lead the tour of Homestead Creamery, where he is an owner, and also attend the tour of Stoney Brook Farm. From robotic dairies, to new university facilities, and on to herds with renowned genetic lines, the nine tour stops will include:
Space is limited to the first 50 dairy farmers. Registration includes the welcome reception, three nights’ lodging – Monday through Wednesday, eight meals, tour transportation and training materials. Tour participants will be responsible for their own airfare.
The PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia is an accredited training and offers up to 18.0 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org. Up to 21.6 CEUs are available to UW-School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-SVM).
To learn more about the Virginia tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org, contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379, or follow on social media with #PDPWToursVirginia.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
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October 2, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
DAIRY NEWS – The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announce their upcoming out-of-state dairy tour to provide 50 dairy farmers the opportunity to visit leading farms and Homestead Creamery across the Blue Ridge Mountains during the PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia on Nov. 6-9, 2017.
The event will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. with a Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, Virginia, with tours planned for the following morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding on November 9 at 8 p.m.
Dr. David Kohl, leading dairy economist, financial expert, and professor emeritus from Virginia Tech University, will lead the tour of his Homestead Creamery and Stoney Brook Farm. We will tour seven additional dairy farms, traveling from the northeast to the southwest, through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, where dairy farms combine generations of history with leading edge technologies. Dairy farmers will learn from their peers and see firsthand how dairy farmers in the “Old Dominion” state take charge and successfully manage their thriving and innovative dairy businesses.
Space is limited to the first 50 dairy farmers. Registration includes the welcome reception, three nights’ lodging, eight meals, tour transportation and training materials. Tour participants will be responsible for their own airfare.
The PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia is an accredited training and offers up to 18.0 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org. Up to 21.6 CEUs are available to UW-School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-SVM).
To learn more about the Virginia tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org, contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379, or follow on social media with #PDPWToursVirginia.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
Tour Progressive Virginia Dairy Farms in Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains
PDPW Tour to Feature Eight Dairy Farms and Dr. David Kohl’s Homestead Creamery
PDPW Tour to Feature Eight Dairy Farms and Dr. David Kohl’s Homestead Creamery
DAIRY NEWS – Touring top-performing dairies with rich histories amidst the stunning scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains will provide participants of the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Dairy Tours - Virginia with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tour will travel from northeast to southwest across the “Old Dominion” state from Nov. 6-9, 2017.
The event will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. with a Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Dr. NW, Roanoke, Virginia, with tours planned for the following morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding on November 9 at 8 p.m.
“We are looking forward to seeing how Virginia farms – with histories dating back to the 1700s, have innovated to thrive in today’s marketplace,” said Shelly Mayer, Executive Director of PDPW. “We will see and hear firsthand how dairy farm families have adopted technologies, built top-performing herds, found new marketing opportunities and become more sustainable to succeed and provide opportunities for the next generation.”
Dr. David Kohl, leading dairy economist, financial expert, and professor emeritus from Virginia Tech University, will lead the tour of Homestead Creamery, where he is an owner, and also attend the tour of Stoney Brook Farm. From robotic dairies, to new university facilities, and on to herds with renowned genetic lines, the nine tour stops will include:
- Homestead Creamery, Burnt Chimney, Va.
- Stoney Brook Dairy, Wirtz, Va., owned by Jamie and Brandon Montgomery
- Virginia Tech Dairy Science Complex – Kentland Farm, Blacksburg, Va.
- Hillside Farm, Dublin, Va., owned by Dale and Janet Flory and Scott and Laura Flory
- Ingleside Dairy, Lexington, Va., owned by Charles, Linda, Beau and Jennifer Leech
- Cave View Farm, Weyers Cave, Va., owned by Gerald Garber, Paul Wilson and Keith Wilson
- Stoney Run Farms, Inc., McGaheysville, Va., owned by Fred and Shirley Smith and Jeff and Noma Smith and their children
- Harvue Farms, Berryville, Va., owned by David and Debra Hardesty and Matt and Ashley Hardesty
- Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., owned by Mike Stiles and Paul Stiles and families.
Space is limited to the first 50 dairy farmers. Registration includes the welcome reception, three nights’ lodging – Monday through Wednesday, eight meals, tour transportation and training materials. Tour participants will be responsible for their own airfare.
The PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia is an accredited training and offers up to 18.0 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org. Up to 21.6 CEUs are available to UW-School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-SVM).
To learn more about the Virginia tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org, contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379, or follow on social media with #PDPWToursVirginia.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
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October 2, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
Dairy Farmers Head East for Virginia Dairy and Creamery Tours
Dr. David Kohl to Lead Tour of his Homestead Creamery
Dr. David Kohl to Lead Tour of his Homestead Creamery
DAIRY NEWS – The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announce their upcoming out-of-state dairy tour to provide 50 dairy farmers the opportunity to visit leading farms and Homestead Creamery across the Blue Ridge Mountains during the PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia on Nov. 6-9, 2017.
The event will begin on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. with a Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, Virginia, with tours planned for the following morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concluding on November 9 at 8 p.m.
Dr. David Kohl, leading dairy economist, financial expert, and professor emeritus from Virginia Tech University, will lead the tour of his Homestead Creamery and Stoney Brook Farm. We will tour seven additional dairy farms, traveling from the northeast to the southwest, through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, where dairy farms combine generations of history with leading edge technologies. Dairy farmers will learn from their peers and see firsthand how dairy farmers in the “Old Dominion” state take charge and successfully manage their thriving and innovative dairy businesses.
Space is limited to the first 50 dairy farmers. Registration includes the welcome reception, three nights’ lodging, eight meals, tour transportation and training materials. Tour participants will be responsible for their own airfare.
The PDPW Dairy Tours - Virginia is an accredited training and offers up to 18.0 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org. Up to 21.6 CEUs are available to UW-School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-SVM).
To learn more about the Virginia tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org, contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379, or follow on social media with #PDPWToursVirginia.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
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