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PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture Recycling Shows Positive Impact Dairy Farmers Have on Planet

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 33rd butter sculpture, "Table for All: Pennsylvania Dairy Connects Communities," celebrated the important connection between the Commonwealth's farmers and their local communities through the wholesome food that they produce.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 33rd butter sculpture, "Table for All: Pennsylvania Dairy Connects Communities," celebrated the important connection between the Commonwealth's farmers and their local communities through the wholesome food that they produce.
  • The deconstruction and recycling of the 1,000 pounds of butter showcases how dairy farmers make a positive impact on the planet.
  • Dairy farmer Brett Reinford then transported the 1,000 pounds of butter to his dairy farm in Mifflintown, Pa.
  • "The Shapiro Administration is pleased to join American Dairy Association North East and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program in introducing hundreds of thousands of PA Farm Show visitors to Pennsylvania dairy farmers like the Reinford family," Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said.

2024 Fill a Glass with Hope® Campaign Sends 36 Million Servings of Fresh Milk Flowing into Pennsylvania's Charitable Food Network

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the PA Farm Show, 2024 Fill a Glass with Hope® (FGWH) charitable milk distribution program got a big boost with $135,500 in donations thanks to its annual Feeding Pennsylvania fundraising campaign launch.

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  • Due to programs like FGWH, Feeding Pennsylvania's nine partner food banks distribute more than 164 million pounds of food through a network of over 2,700 agencies and feeding programs.
  • "Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks across the state," said Julie Bancroft, CEO, Feeding Pennsylvania.
  • "Fill a Glass with Hope® allows food banks to secure more nutritious and nourishing, protein-rich milk to help Pennsylvanians experiencing hunger thrive."
  • "Thanks to Fill a Glass with Hope® and its sponsors, fresh milk is available at food pantries throughout our state.

33rd Butter Sculpture Unveiled: "Table for All: Pennsylvania Dairy Connects Communities"

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of the dairy industry's traditions and its focus on sustainability.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of the dairy industry's traditions and its focus on sustainability.
  • "Table for All: Pennsylvania Dairy Connects Communities" is the theme of the 33rd butter sculpture.
  • This year's butter sculpture illustrates the important connection between farmers and their local communities.
  • Half a million people are expected to visit the butter sculpture at the PA Farm Show during its eight-day run from January 6th through January 13th.

NEW YORK STATE FAIR 800-POUND BUTTER SCULPTURE RECYCLED INTO ENERGY AT WESTERN NEW YORK DAIRY FARM

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 55th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn't going to waste.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 55th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn't going to waste.
  • American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds.
  • Specifically, the butter from the Butter Sculpture alone will be able to power one house for three days.
  • "We are honored to be recycling the New York State Fair Butter Sculpture for the eighth year in a row," said Jack Klapper, co-owner of Noblehurst Farms.

BUTTER SCULPTING BEGINS IN SYRACUSE

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. , Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 pounds of butter has arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., as construction of one of Central New York's best-kept secrets and most beloved attractions gets underway – the 55th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y. , Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 pounds of butter has arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., as construction of one of Central New York's best-kept secrets and most beloved attractions gets underway – the 55th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans.
  • "For 55 years, the butter sculpture has been an iconic, can't-miss attraction that has entertained millions of fairgoers," says John Chrisman, CEO, American Dairy Association North East.
  • Last year's butter sculpture was "Refuel Her Greatness" and it celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.
  • American Dairy Association North East will unveil the 55th Annual Butter Sculpture to the media and live on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDairyNE/ on Tuesday, August 22nd, the day before The Fair officially opens.

PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture Recycling Shows Positive Impact Dairy Farmers Have on Planet

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 32nd butter sculpture, "Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come," celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth's farm families who have worked together for generations to produce wholesome food for their community in a sustainable way. The deconstruction and recycling of the 1,000 pounds of butter showcases how dairy farmers make a positive impact on the planet.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show's 32nd butter sculpture, "Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come," celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth's farm families who have worked together for generations to produce wholesome food for their community in a sustainable way.
  • The deconstruction and recycling of the 1,000 pounds of butter showcases how dairy farmers make a positive impact on the planet.
  • American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Reinford Farms and the Friendship Community 4-H Club of Dauphin County, dismantled the 1,000-pound sculpture today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.
  • Dairy farmer Brett Reinford then transported the 1,000 pounds of butter to his dairy farm in Mifflintown, Pa.

NEW RECORD SET FOR 2023 LAUNCH OF FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE® FRESH MILK CAMPAIGN BY FEEDING PA FOOD BANKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION NORTH EAST AND PA DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today American Dairy Association North East, Feeding Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen's Association announced a new record of over $201,000 raised to kick off the 2023 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign at the PA Farm Show. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined the festivities with former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith, a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.

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  • Feeding Pennsylvania and their nine-member food banks solicited sponsors to kick-start the 2023 campaign (all donors listed below), raising a record of over $201,000.
  • Funds will be used to purchase fresh milk at a reduced price from their local dairy processors.
  • "Feeding Pennsylvania, PA Dairymen's Association and American Dairy Association North East have been creative and resourceful partners in meeting the needs of Pennsylvania families who struggle with food security," said Redding.
  • Also in attendance were Feeding PA food bank leaders, PA Dairy Princess Royalty, government leaders, sponsors, dairy industry leaders and PA's popular celebrities Nancy & Newman.

NEW YORK STATE FAIR 800-POUND BUTTER SCULPTURE RECYCLED INTO ENERGY AT WESTERN NEW YORK DAIRY FARM

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn't going to waste.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn't going to waste.
  • American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the 800-pound sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds.
  • Specifically, the butter from the Butter Sculpture alone will be able to power one house for three days.
  • "We are honored to be recycling the New York State Fair Butter Sculpture for the seventh year in a row," said dairy farmer Chris Noble of Noblehurst Farms and Craigs Creamery.

Amlan International Supports the Growing Dairy Market and the Demand for Healthier Milk Production in China

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Amlan International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri of America, announced participation at the China Dairy Expo 2022 to expand dairy opportunities in China and support the demand for high-quality milk.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Amlan International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri of America, announced participation at the China Dairy Expo 2022 to expand dairy opportunities in China and support the demand for high-quality milk.
  • China has one of the fastest-growing dairy industries in the world, and Amlan is working with producers to help increase milk production by tackling mycotoxin challenges and optimizing gut health.
  • Calibrin-Z is a proven biotoxin binder that can help improve reproductive performance and meet consumers demands for healthier, clean dairy options, says Harold Zhou, Regional Operations Director for China.
  • Amlan sales and technical service team will connect with expo attendees and share new in vivo dairy performance research that supports livestock performance and increased milk production.

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Register now for the "Adopt a Cow" 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.

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  • Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • Each Wisconsin classroom that enrolls in the Adopt a Cow program is paired with a calf from a Wisconsin dairy farm.
  • To enroll in the 2022-23 Adopt a Cow program, educators should visit www.DiscoverDairy.com/adopt before the September 15, 2022 deadline.
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin:Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.