While Small Dairy Farms Shut Down, This Mega-Dairy Is Shipping Milk to China
Powdered milk production for the Chinese market is being marketed as a boon for rural areas, but many of the people who live nearby disagree.
Tillamook CEO talks dairy innovation and ambitions of reaching $1bn in sales
Oregon-based Tillamook has grown revenues from $477m in 2012 (when Criteser became CEO) to $800m in 2017 by adding over 6,000 stores to its distribution network east of the Rocky Mountains region (available in retailers including Kroger, Walmart, Target, and Publix), entering new product categories, and leveraging its farmer-owned co-op identity to build consumer awareness and interest in brand transparency.
Feds seizing Oregon mega-dairy citing owner's behavior
It is the second largest dairy in the state.
As a dairy scandal settles, a fight in Oregon about the future of farming
For two years, Oregon has dealt with a scandal involving the state’s second-largest dairy, Lost Valley Farm; investigations into the dairy’s sketchy permits and extensive violations have risen as high as the governor’s office.
Oregon mega-dairy sued by state for release of wastewater, by contractors for unpaid bills
The controversial Boardman-area mega-dairy that drew thousands of opponents as it prepared to open last April may be forced to close in the wake of state fines, enforcement actions and now a lawsuit.
Oregon sues to shut down new mega-dairy, citing repeated manure spills
Oregon’s newest mega-dairy has repeatedly endangered nearby drinking water by violating environmental laws and should be shut down immediately, the state alleges in a lawsuit.
Five hopefuls vie for Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador
The 2018 finalists include Stephanie Breazile of Linn and Benton Counties, Donata Doornenbal of Marion County, Rachel Jenck of Tillamook, Megan Sprute of Washington County and Jessica Monroe of Yamhill County.
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Source: Capital Press
Link: http://www.capitalpress.com/Dairy/20180115/five-hopefuls-vie-for-oregon-dairy-princess-ambassador
State seeks oyster plats in dairy pollution lawsuit
Attorneys representing Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality claim a Tillamook oysterman would be forced to sell his plats if he prevails in a lawsuit over alleged dairy pollution.
By: Mateusz Perkowski
Source: Capital Press
Link: http://www.capitalpress.com/Dairy/20171219/state-seeks-oyster-plats-in-dairy-pollution-lawsuit
Fonterra enters Joint Venture with USA dairy co-op and dairy producer
Fonterra Co-operative Group is joining established USA dairy co-operative Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) and dairy producer Threemile Canyon Farms as equal shareholders in Oregon-based whey protein concentrate and lactose manufacturer Columbia River Technologies.
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Source: Fonterra
Link: https://www.fonterra.com/nz/en/our-stories/media/fonterra_enters_joint_venture_with_usa_dairy_coop_and_dairy_producer.html
Couple Says Insurer Won't Pay for Dairy Farm Losses
Owners of a Tillamook County dairy farm say a couple leasing their property stole more than 200 of their cows – as well as tools and equipment – and the landlords are suing their insurer in federal court for failing to cover the losses.