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📰 In This Issue:
- Headlines
- Certified Waste Operator Credit Opportunity: LPELC Webinar
- Southeastern Food and Farm Veterinary Summit
- 16th Annual GDYF Golf Tournament
- NC State Bilingual Hoof Trimming Workshop
- Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Open Until Feb. 26th
- Hazard Mitigation Generator Grant Opportunity
- GMP Classifieds
- Calendar of Events
- Associate Member Spotlight: Dairy Farmers of America
- Social Media Post of the Week
- GMP Associate Membership
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Certified Waste Operator Credit Opportunity: LPELC Webinar |
Pathogens Beyond the Animal: Environmental Drivers of Disease in Livestock Systems
This webinar examines the role of the environment in livestock disease risk and surveillance. Presentations will explore the association between manure-handling activities and PRRSV outbreaks in wean-to-market swine, as well as the use of environmental sampling to better understand pathogen distribution on HPAIv-infected egg-layer farms. Together, these studies highlight how environmental data can inform biosecurity practices, disease monitoring, and future research applications in livestock production systems.
February 20, 2026, at 2:30 pm ET
Register here
| 2026 Southeastern Food and Farm Veterinary Summit | |
The Southeastern Food and Farm Veterinary Summit (SEVS) is an annual conference, hosted by the Georgia and Alabama Veterinary Medical Associations, that brings together experts and professionals from the veterinary and agriculture industries. The Summit focuses on the latest research, trends, and best practices related to animal health, food safety, and sustainable agriculture.
Details:
| 16th Annual GDYF Golf Tournament | |
The Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation (GDYF Annual Golf Tournament is a significant fundraiser for the dairy youth programs in the state of Georgia. Teams of four play in friendly competition to support GDYF. Held in March, the tournament is hosted by the GDYF Junior Board who volunteer in running all aspects of the competition. Sponsors donate by registering teams, buying signage at holes, and are recognized through our Facebook page. The tournament is a true team effort to have a fun day golfing while supporting our Georgia dairy youth. This year, the golf tournament will take place on Friday, March 27th at Hard Labor Creek Golf Course.
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Address: Hard Labor Creek Golf Course 1400 Knox Chapel Road
Social Circle, GA 30025
- 10:30 AM - Registration Opens and Lunch Served
- 12:00 PM - Tee Time
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For registrations contact GDYF at gadairyyouth@gmail.com or call 706-343-6997
| NC State Bilingual Hoof Trimming Workshop | |
Join North Carolina State Cooperative Extension for a Bi-lingual Hoof Trimming Workshop. There are three upcoming opportunities, and each workshop offers 3 hours of Waste Credits. The entire workshop, including lectures, materials, and hands-on training, will be offered in English and Spanish. Lunch will be provided. Workshops are limited to the first 10 people to sign up, so don’t wait!
Topics covered include:
- Hoof Anatomy
- Hoof Diseases
- Prevention
- Hoof Trimming Basics
Times and Locations
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February 23rd from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Piedmont Research Station – 8530 Sherrills Ford Rd, Salisbury, NC. To register CLICK HERE
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February 25th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Koopman Dairy – 4105 Meredell Farm Road, Liberty, NC 27298 To register CLICK HERE
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March 9th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Ross Dairy – 485 Farmland Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786. To register CLICK HERE
| Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Open Until Feb. 26th | |
Dairy farmers can sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) now until Feb 26, 2026. The program allows producers to purchase coverage against USDA FSA’s calculated margin between all-milk price (calculated by FSA) and a representative feed costs including corn, soybean meal, and premium alfalfa hay.
Changes to the program will allow producers to establish updated production histories for the highest of years 2021, 2022, or 2023, purchase Tier 1 (reduced premiums) coverage for up to 6 million lbs., and allow producers to purchase catastrophic coverage for milk above the 6 million lbs. Tier 1 cap while selecting higher coverage for the first 6 million lbs. Under Tier 1.
| Hazard Mitigation Generator Grant Opportunity | |
Georgia dairy farmers may have the opportunity to receive cost-share funding for the purchase of emergency generators. In partnership with the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), GMP has been working to find additional resources for dairy farms that are impacted by major weather events like Hurricane Helene in 2024. The Emergency Management division of GDA is seeking applications from Georgia dairy farmers to apply for assistance through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).
This grant will require a lot of paperwork and time to complete. GDA has worked with GEMA to extend the deadline for this funding opportunity to March 9, 2026. If you are are interested in learning more or applying, reach out to Bryce Trotter (bryce@gamilk.org, 229-221-3906) or Bethany Dyer (bethany@gamilk.org, 770-324-1260) as soon as possible to set up a Zoom call to discuss the components of the application.
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PARLOR EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Robot Dairy Selling Conventional Parlor Equipment:
- 3" lowline for double 12 parlor
- DeLaval MPCs
- pulsators
- MC30 claws with 06 shells
- MM27 Milk meters
- power supply boxes
- vertical wash vat with KOM controller.
All in good working order. Call: 706.831.7738
| Want to showcase your business to dairy producers and industry professionals across the Southeast and US? Email info@gamilk.org to learn more about how you can advertise in the GMP E-News. | | Associate Member Spotlight: Dairy Farmers of America | We are thankful to have Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) as an Associate Member of the Georgia Milk Producers. DFA is a farmer-owned cooperative of 9,500 dairy farmers on 5,000 farms nationwide. Their mission is to deliver value to their family farm-owners as a leading global dairy cooperative. Visit their website here to learn more. | Social Media Post of the Week | | |
This week's post comes from our friends at The Dairy Alliance.
Thanks to a grant from The Dairy Alliance, Georgia Bulldogs Athletics installed a Udderly Cold milk dispenser system at their athletic refueling station. Now, at the push of a button, athletes can refuel, recover, and replenish with ice-cold milk between classes, after practice, while studying, or any other time of day.
SEE THE FULL POST HERE.
| | Thank You, Associate Members | | |
The mission of Georgia Milk Producers is to support, sustain, and grow the Georgia dairy industry. In addition to our partners in industry who support the Georgia Dairy Conference each January, we are also offering an opportunity for allied industry to partner with GMP year-round, network with producers throughout the year, and promote their companies outside of the conference. Thank you to our inaugural Associate Members, Dairy Farmers of America, FERA Animal Health, BMO Bank, and Papillon.
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