February 9, 2024- DAIRY NEWS – Dairy’s Foundation Silent Auction is new and improved this year bringing the ability to bid online, adding extra time to bid on unique items and experiences. Auction proceeds will support education and leadership development programs in the dairy industry.
Online bidding will open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, and remain open through 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. In-person bidding will also be available during the 2024 Business Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) on March 13-14 at the Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Visit www.DairyFoundation.org to view auction items.
As the only public-held national foundation supporting dairy education and initiatives across the entire dairy industry food chain, Dairy’s Foundation provides financial support for programs that nurture the next generation of dairy leaders, develop the skills of current dairy farmers and strengthen the bond of trust between consumers and producers.
“The silent auction to benefit Dairy’s Foundation has always been one of the highlights of the annual Business Conference. We’re excited to start the bidding early and expand it to those who can’t make it to the event in person,” said Brian Forrest, dairy farmer from Stratford, Wis., and chair of Dairy’s Foundation board of directors. “There is truly something for everyone in the silent auction, from once-in-a-lifetime experiences and travel opportunities to gift baskets and even a logo and branding package for a farm.”
Dozens of auction items will be available, including sporting event tickets, artwork, household and farm items and numerous gift baskets featuring Wisconsin cheeses and more. Unique experience and travel packages include a Bonnie Mohr experience tour, Crave Brothers cheese box and private farm tour, a two night stay on Washington Island, a five course meal prepared by a private chef, a Kalahari Resort spa package, a pig roast and more.
“We are very grateful to all of the individuals, farms, companies and organizations who have generously donated auction items again this year and look forward to investing auction proceeds to educational programs across the dairy industry,” said Forrest.
The Foundation was established in 2002 as the charitable arm of Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) and has supported hundreds of programs and thousands of dairy producers since its formation.
As the industry has evolved, so has Dairy’s Foundation. A new logo and branding introduced in 2024 more clearly communicates the Foundation’s commitment to supporting programs across the country and shows the importance of lifelong learning, with care for animals, people and natural resources at its center.
Dairy’s Foundation, a national public-held foundation was established by Professional Dairy Producers in 2002 as a way to raise funds and awards grants for educational programs. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 entity. Our mission is to share ideas, resources and experiences about important issues surrounding the dairy industry through educational opportunities for dairy producers and the public.
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