OYDC Application

The Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) program strengthens leadership abilities and recognizes outstanding Young Cooperators. Each year, MMPA selects winning and runners-up OYDC to represent the co-op at regional and national events.

Anyone between the ages of 21 and 40 who is an MMPA member or affiliated with a member farm is eligible to participate in the program. Nominees do not have to be “on the contract” or a voting member to be considered. OYDCs can participate multiple times in the program as long as they still meet eligibility requirements and have not been chosen as the winning OYDC.

To apply for the OYDC program, please complete the web form below or email your completed PDF application to jwelch@nullmimilk.com.

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Applicant 1(Required)

First Last

Applicant 2

First Last

Perferred Name(s)

Applicant 1 Email(Required)

Applicant 2 Email

MMPA Affilation(Required)

MMPA Producer/Permit Number(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Farm Address

Same as home address

Farm Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Perferred Mailing Address

Home Address

Farm Address

Applicant 1 Phone(Required)

Phone Type

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Farm Phone

Applicant 2 Phone

Phone Type

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Farm Phone

MMPA District

Applicant 1: Are you under the age of 41 as of January 1, 2024?(Required)

Yes

Eligibilty is based upon the younger applicant's age.

Applicant 2: Are you under the age of 41 as of January 1, 2024?

Yes

Eligibilty is based upon the younger applicant's age.

Applicant 1: What year did you start dairy farming?(Required)

Applicant 2: What year did you start dairy farming? (if applicable)

Children (if applicable)

Name

Birthdate

Off-Farm Employment (if applicable)

Farm name

Year the farm was established

Number of generations on the farm

Type of parlor

Cow breeds on the farm

Give a brief description of the farm’s management structure (sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, etc).

Current Farm Status

CURRENT: Number of Milk Cows

CURRENT: Percent (%) of Herd You Own

CURRENT: Rolling Herd Average

CURRENT: Average Quality Milk Tests

Please include: Somatic Cell, Butterfat and Protein

CURRENT: Total Acres Operated

CURRENT: Percent (%) of Operated Acres You Own

CURRENT: Percent (%) of Farm Income from Dairying

Farm Status 5 Years Ago

5 YEARS AGO: Number of Milk Cows

5 YEARS AGO: Percent (%) of Herd You Own

5 YEARS AGO: Rolling Herd Average

5 YEARS AGO: Average Quality Milk Tests

Please include: Somatic Cell, Butterfat and Protein

5 YEARS AGO: Total Acres Operated

5 YEARS AGO: Percent (%) of Operated Acres You Own

5 YEARS AGO: Percent (%) of Farm Income from Dairying

Farm Social Media Accounts (if applicable)

List your farm's social media handle(s), as well as any blogs, podcasts or other media you or your farm is active on.

Applicant 1: List MMPA leadership positions currently held by applicants (committees served on, offices held, etc.)

Applicant 2: List MMPA leadership positions currently held by applicants (committees served on, offices held, etc.).

Applicant 1: List MMPA leadership positions held during the past five years.

Applicant 2: List MMPA leadership positions held during the past five years.

Have you (Applicant 1 and/or 2) served as a delegate or officer from your local?

Applicant 1: Other leadership activities of an agricultural nature during the past five years.

Organization

Nature of Leadership

Years of Participation

Applicant 2: Other leadership activities of an agricultural nature during the past five years.

Organization

Nature of Leadership

Years of Participation

Applicant 1: Other leadership activities of a non-agricultural nature during the past five years.

Organization

Nature of Leadership

Years of Participation

Applicant 2: Other leadership activities of a non-agricultural nature during the past five years.

Organization

Nature of Leadership

Years of Participation

Applicant 1: Please list educational background.

School or University

Degree Earned

Year Completed

Applicant 2: Please list educational background.

School or University

Degree Earned

Year Completed

Applicant 1: What awards have you received or recognition have you been given during your life?

Recognition

Year(s)

Applicant 2: What awards have you received or recognition have you been given during your life?

Recognition

Year(s)

Describe your farm management practices with emphasis on sustainability practices, technology and employee management (if applicable).

What type of dairy production records do you keep of your herd?

What is the mission of your farm?

What are your farm’s future goals?

Please describe the main challenge you see facing the dairy industry and how you are preparing for it on your farm.

What are you most interested in learning about while participating in the OYDC program?

Photo Submission(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 4.

Please upload photo(s) of you, your family and/or your family.

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