Campaign gives Ohio dairy farmers compelling voice, opportunity to
showcase facilities
Did you know that cows are fed 100 Though there are more than 3,300 dairy care about their cows, their land and the misconceptions and is working to educate
pounds of feed a day? Or that dairy farm- farms and 276,000 cows in Ohio, many dairy foods they produce.” consumers about modern dairy farming.
ers use recycled water to wash barns and Ohioans are uninformed about today’s Three commercials aired on television The new campaign explains the steps Ohio
irrigate fields? Or that nearly all farms in modern dairy farming and do not stations throughout the state from June 15 dairy farmers take to ensure responsible
Ohio are family operations? understand its significant impact in and to June 26 and will air for another two animal care, environmental stewardship
While these facts are common knowl- importance to Ohio. weeks in August. All three commercials tell and safe, affordable food.
edge throughout the agriculture world, “Many consumers can’t appreciate the the story of Ohio’s dairy industry and the Six dairy farming families from across
general consumers are largely unaware of work of an Ohio dairy farmer because they people behind the product. Ohio are featured in the new campaign,
these and other modern farming practices. haven’t had the opportunity to visit a mod- Profiles of farmers and images of their which is just one part of the ADA’s ongoing
As part of June Dairy Month, the American ern dairy farm or meet a dairy farmer,” said farms can be found on the new campaign efforts to promote positive images of Ohio’s
Dairy Association Mideast (ADA) worked Scott Higgins, president and CEO of ADA Web site,
www.ohiodairyfarmers.com. A dairy industry and Ohio dairy farmers.
to educate consumers about modern dairy Mideast. “This campaign brings them face video about Ohio dairy farmers launched To read and hear the stories of some of
farming through its new television and to face with Ohio dairy farmers exactly as on the Web site on June 17. Ohio’s dairy farmers, and to view the
Web campaign that highlights the real-life they are — hard working, caring and con- Like all agricultural groups in Ohio, the television commercials, visit
stories of Ohio dairy farmers. scientious people. They are families who dairy industry is challenged by consumer
www.ohiodairyfarmers.com.
april pork, beef exports reflect tough economic climate
Despite the prolonged slowdown in 6% in value compared to last year. For the industry. USMEF’s team around the world Specifically, the beef industry is work-
global economic activity and the initial first four months of the year, beef export is focused on expanding export opportuni- ing with trade officials to gain access for
wave of A-H1N1 Influenza-related market volume has increased 2% to 277,019 metric ties and helping to provide the kind of U.S. beef in Taiwan that includes bone-in
reactions, exports of U.S. pork and beef tons (610.7 million pounds) but declined momentum hog producers need right now. cuts and variety meat. The industry is also
held up reasonably well in the month of slightly in value to $937 million. “The trade environment for beef was seeking relief from the 21-month age limit
April. While pork plus pork variety meat “The good news is that in spite of the not directly impacted by A-H1N1 for cattle from which beef is eligible for
exports declined by 10% in volume com- turmoil we saw in the latter part of the Influenza as much as it was for pork,” export to Japan. Beef exports from four
pared to April 2008, the drop in value was month, April pork exports were not down Seng said. “But anytime consumer activity states — Illinois, Texas, Washington and
limited to about 4%. For the first four as much as had been predicted given the takes such a major hit, beef trade is likely Wisconsin — have also been suspended
months of the year, pork export volume continued economic slump,” said U.S. to suffer. I believe U.S. beef will perform temporarily by Russia.
(648,063 metric tons or 1.43 billion pounds) Meat Export Federation (USMEF) well this year, but we need to see an eco- Domestically, a June USDA report said
is about 3% above the record pace of 2008, President and CEO Philip Seng. “But while nomic rebound in key markets like Mexico, Memorial Day beef demand was disap-
and the value has increased about 6% to international markets are still a relative South Korea and Taiwan, and the industry pointing and prices have since declined
$1.495 billion. bright spot for the pork industry, we know also needs expanded access in many of due to both seasonal trends and lackluster
April beef plus beef variety meat they’re one part — and an important part these markets so we can move a wider demand. Beef continues to face stiff com-
exports declined 1.4% in volume and by — in the profitability of the U.S. pork range of cuts.” petition from cheaper pork and poultry.
Sponsored in
part by
Clinton County
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Clinton Co. Fair
July 11-18, 2009
Featuring John Deere & Oil Field Engine Society
http://clintoncountyfair.org — 937-382-4443
958 West Main Street — Wilmington, Ohio 45177
60th ANNUAL SHOW AND REUNION
Saturday July 11 Area churches are providing
Gospel and Christian music.
7 p.m. Demolition Derby -
7 p.m. M&M RODEO - Grandstand
JULY 16,17,18,& 19, 2009
Grandstand
Wednesday, July 15
7:30 to 10 p.m.
7:30 p.m. 4-H and FFA Olympics -
Mr. Chris & The Cruiser’s &
Grandstand.
PASTIME PARK, PLAIN CITY, OHIO
Blues Brothers Show -
Sound Stage. A local musi-
Thursday, July 16
cal show that provides a fun
fill
7:00 p.m. Truck Pull 4WD -
ed evening for all ages
Grand Parade Friday Night at 6 p.m. • Nightly Entertainment
Grandstand
Sunday, July 12 7:30 p.m. George Brothers Band -
Tractor Pulls • Flea Market • Arts • Crafts • Food Senior Citizen’s Day/
Sound Stage. A local band
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull Sunday
Veteran’s Day providing a variety of enter-
Free admission all Senior tainment.
DAILY ACTIVITIES & DISPLAYS
Citizens and Veterans
Friday, July 17
7 p.m. Cook & Belle Southern
STEAM ENGINES • ANTIQUE TRACTORS • GAS ENGINES • SHINGLE MILL Ro
7 p.m. Tractor Pull - Grandstand
ck & Country -
8 p.m. WKFI Bluegrass Bands -
SAW MILL • VENEER MILL • DRAG SAW • THRESHING • BALING
Grandstand
Sound Stage
BAKER FANS • ASHCRAFT FAN • PRONY BRAKE • DRAFT HORSES
Monday, July 13
Saturday, July 18
7 p.m. Demo Derby - Grandstand
MODEL ENGINES • OPERATING BLACKSMITH SHOP
9 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull -
8 p.m. Short Leash - Rock & Roll
Grandstand
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN • CAMPING
Band - Sound Stage
10 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull -
Tuesday, July 14 Grandstand
Tony Obert, President (614) 266-5466 Kids Day - Rides discounted 7 p.m. Grand National NTPA Truck
Doug Obert, Vice President (614) 214-4059
& Tractor Pull - Grandstand
6:30 p.m. Gospel Music “Local Talent”
7:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament -
www.miamivalleysteamshow.org • Phone during show (614)270-0007
- Sound Stage
Sound Stage
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