Accepting DBA Advocate of the Year nominations

DBA is excited to begin accepting nominations for our DBA Advocate of the Year award.

Our DBA advocates are active dairy farmers who excel in leading their farms, are active in their local communities and serve as leaders for various organizations. They work hard to promote dairy each and every day.

DBA Advocate of the Year qualifications:

• A DBA member in good standing (non-board member)
  
• Active member of a dairy farm
  
• Committed to sharing the real and positive message of dairy with today’s consumers
• Actively involved in other organizations, while also assuming leadership roles
• Engages customers in farm tours and visits
  
• Promotes the dairy community and farm through the use of social media
• Develops opportunities to foster positive relationships with neighbors
• Committed to standing up for the dairy community on local and state-wide issues

All nominations must be received by Dec. 1!

SUBMIT NOMINATION HERE

The winner will be announced at the Dairy Strong conference on Jan. 19. Contact Nicole Barlass with any questions. We appreciate your nominations!

Past DBA advocate winners:

• Ed Larson (Larson Acres)
  
• Mark Diederichs (Lake Breeze Dairy)
  
• Terri Abing (Majestic View Dairy)
  
• CALS Dean Molly Jahn
  
• John Oncken
  
• Crave Brothers Farms (Communicator) and Larson Acres (Leadership Award)
  
• Dr. Don Niles (Dairy Dreams)
• Jim Mlsna (Ocooch Dairy)
  
• Daphne Holterman (Rosy-Lane Holsteins, LLC)
  
• Katie Grinstead (Vir-Clar Farms)
  
• Julie Maurer (Soaring Eagle Dairy)
  
• Jeff Endres (Endres Berryridge Farms LLC)
  
• Sandy Larson (Larson Acres)
  
• Dean Strauss (Majestic Crossing Dairy)
  
• Jim Winn (Cottonwood Dairy)
  
• Mitch Breunig (Mystic Valley)

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