The All-American Dairy Foundation (AADF) has launched the Cull Cow Campaign to raise $50,000 by the end of 2013 from All-American Dairy Show enthusiasts.

This amount will be matched by a $25,000 donation from Arthur Nesbitt, NASCO CEO and past secretary of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association, as well as a $25,000 contribution from the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. The total $100,000 from the three sources will assist the foundation to achieve its five-year Legacy Investment Fund goal.

One hundred cull cows would achieve the $50,000 goal, according to the foundation.

The first campaign check was received from John Hess of Jo Bo Holstein Farm in Fairfield, Adams County, said Executive Director Bob Heilman, who invites anyone interested in helping to develop the campaign to become an “I Will See 3” volunteer.

Each volunteer is charged with selecting three dairy farmers to explain the campaign and encourage them to participate. Each participant will be provided a form to identify the cull cow and details for the trucker and sales barn about processing a check.

Those unable to participate but still interested in contributing can make a check-only contribution to the campaign. The form and additional information is available at the foundation’s website or by contacting Heilman by email or at (804) 240-1539. PD

—From All-American Dairy Foundation news release