OUR MISSION: "TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE AND REPRESENT DAIRY PRODUCERS AND FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH OF THE KENTUCKY DAIRY INDUSTRY."
We are dairy farmers, multiple allied industries and professional advisory supporters working together to sustain and grow Kentucky's dairy industry. Dairy farmers work hard every day to provide fresh, wholesome, quality milk and dairy products to consumers. We love our land, the animals in our care and way of life on the farm. Dairy cows are economic generators. The average dairy cow generates over $13,700 in economic ripple effect each year.
The KDDC Goals are:
1. To increase producer profitability 2. To improve dairy farmer's competitiveness
3. To enhance dairy farm families' quality of life 4. To assist in the viability of KY's dairy industry
To learn more about the KDDC
Email: kddc@kydairy.org or
call 859-516-1129.
1. To increase producer profitability 2. To improve dairy farmer's competitiveness
3. To enhance dairy farm families' quality of life 4. To assist in the viability of KY's dairy industry
To learn more about the KDDC
Email: kddc@kydairy.org or
call 859-516-1129.
CowSignals meetings February 5-8, 2019. CowSignals is an approach used around the world that helps dairy farmers to prevent disease and prolong the lifetime of cattle. The goal is to improve cow well-being, increase income, and make your job easier.
click on file below for more info.
| 2019_invitation_cowsignals_training_final.docx |
Position Available
The Kentucky Dairy Development Council, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dairy advocacy organization is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director (ED).
The primary role of the ED is to promote, represent, and further enhance the Kentucky dairy industry for the profitability of dairy producers. This person will speak on behalf of the dairy industry for KDDC. The ED shall have charge of the general business operations of KDDC and will supervise all part time, full time and contract personnel as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors to accomplish the goals of KDDC.
Skills and Qualifications Needed:
General skills and experience:
Candidates should submit resume’ to:
Richard Sparrow, President
P.O. Box 432
Owenton, KY 40359
Email: mabirdie@yahoo.com
Phone: (502) 370-6730
The Kentucky Dairy Development Council, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dairy advocacy organization is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director (ED).
The primary role of the ED is to promote, represent, and further enhance the Kentucky dairy industry for the profitability of dairy producers. This person will speak on behalf of the dairy industry for KDDC. The ED shall have charge of the general business operations of KDDC and will supervise all part time, full time and contract personnel as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors to accomplish the goals of KDDC.
Skills and Qualifications Needed:
- Managerial
- Administrative experience preparing and evaluating financial statements
- Ability to recruit, motivate and coordinate volunteers
- Ability to hire, train, and manage employees
General skills and experience:
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of computer technology
- Ability to work effectively in an unsupervised environment
- Willingness to travel
Candidates should submit resume’ to:
Richard Sparrow, President
P.O. Box 432
Owenton, KY 40359
Email: mabirdie@yahoo.com
Phone: (502) 370-6730
Milk Matters Newsletter November/ December 2018
Dairy Revenue Protection
• Dairy RP is an area-based revenue product designed to protect the revenue of milk production on a dairy operation.
• It insures against unexpected declines in the quarterly revenue from milk sales.
• The expected revenue is based on futures prices for milk and dairy commodities and the amount of covered milk production elected. Covered milk production is indexed to the state or pooled production region.
To learn more click on the link below.
• It insures against unexpected declines in the quarterly revenue from milk sales.
• The expected revenue is based on futures prices for milk and dairy commodities and the amount of covered milk production elected. Covered milk production is indexed to the state or pooled production region.
To learn more click on the link below.
Calendar of Events:
JANUARY 2019
January 24 Open house at Elkins Knobview Dairy, 10am-2pm CT. 8576 Glasgow Rd, Smiths Grove
January 25 KDDC Board Meeting, Washington County Extension Office, 10am ET
February 2019
February 05 KDDC Animal Care and Cow Signal Meeting, northern KY
February 06 KDDC Animal Care and Cow Signal Meeting, Gary Hatcher Dairy, Adair Co.
February 07 KDDC Animal Care and Cow Signal Meeting, Keith Long, Barren Co.
February 08 KDDC Animal Care and Cow Signal Meeting, Penchem Community
Center, Todd County
February 13-16 54th Annual National Farm Machinery Show, KY Exposition Center,
Louisville, KY
February 26 KDDC Young Dairy Producer Conference, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY
February 26 Dairy Awards Banquet, Sloan Convention Center. Bowling Green, KY
February 27 KY Dairy Partners Meeting and Industry Trade Show, Sloan Convention, Bowling Green, KY
February 27 The Dairy Alliance Board Mtg, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY
MARCH 2019
APRIL 2019
April 04-06 Kentucky National Dairy show and Sale, KY Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
The 2019 YDP/KDP Annual Meeting welcomes Selz-pralle Dairy
check out the video below
Click below for the kentucky dairy fact sheets for 2017
| 2018_state_fact_sheet_ky.pdf |
