Dipti Pitta Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Assistant Professor in Ruminant Nutrition Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center University of Pennsylvania

Ken Griswold Lancaster, Pennsylvania Technical Services Manager Kemin Industries

Steve Maier Jim Falls, Wisconsin Financial Consultant, Agri-Business Consulting Vita Plus

Amy Duffield Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Technical Service Manager – Dairy Kemin Industries

Michael D. Lairmore Davis, California Dean at University of California UC – Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Start date: October 24, 2011

Adrianne Martella Tulare, California Director of Communications J.D. Heiskell & Co.

The following information was provided by DFA Media Relations Manager Kristi Dale regarding the efforts of the organization during the events surrounding Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Prior to Hurricane Irene, we took several steps to ensure our Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) members were aware of and preparing for potential impact. Our field reps and haulers played a critical role in this effort by distributing fliers and other materials with storm preparation tips and a reminder about the DFA Cares Hotline, which is a phone resource for members in need of support. We staffed the DFA Cares Hotline around the clock throughout the end of August, as the storm rolled up the coastline (there were small number of inquiries related to generators and milk transport). In addition, a storm response team of field reps, dispatch personnel and others based out of our Syracuse, New York, office was on call to assist with any situation that arose.

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say the federal government will reimburse dairy farmers for the tons of milk that had to be dumped because it was unable to get to market because of Tropical Storm Irene.

On July 7- 8, Progressive Dairyman founder Leon Leavitt and wife, Jane, traveled to Salmon, Idaho, to participate in an annual rafting trip hosted by Rocky Mountain Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Animal Health. Jami Gaver, owner of Rocky Mountain Pharmaceutical, partners up with Novartis Animal Health every year to offer this rafting trip to dairy producers in the Magic Valley and Treasure Valley of southern Idaho. This year, 32 producers and guests made the drive to Salmon to take part in the trip.