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S4E42: “The PRB Meeting Happened On A Full Moon" | Anja Raudabaugh
The Skim:
In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies, discusses the Producer Review Board Meeting, which got spicy.
Key topics include:
00:00 - Introduction
November 17th is the next upcoming PRB meeting.
02:20 - Recap of PRB Meeting on October 30th
The PRB meeting discussed critical quota issues and housekeeping items.
The mandatory five-year marketing survey results were mixed, causing discussions.
Another major issue was the decision on what to do with about $5.2 million in reserves related to the quota program.
A hardship request from a dairy family was denied, leading to ongoing challenges within the PRB regarding such requests.
05:47 - Hardship Requests and Producer Involvement
Discussion on hardship requests and the denial of a specific case.
Anja encourages farmers to submit hardship requests if they believe it's the right decision, emphasizing the importance of farmers having a say in how their money is used.
08:07 - Petition to Terminate Quota Program
Explanation of the petition process initiated by Stop QIP to terminate the quota program.
The PRB's division and the need for a special meeting on November 17th to discuss the petition.
The contentious nature of the meeting, with various motions and recommendations being offered and debated.
11:32 - Survey Results and Next Steps
Overview of the five-year QIP effectiveness survey and its results.
The PRB's motions regarding the survey include recommending a re-vote and seeking additional technical assistance.
The upcoming meeting on November 17th focuses on the termination petition, and producers are encouraged to participate.
Producers are urged to get involved, write to the Secretary, and attend the critical meeting, emphasizing the current inflection point in the quota program.
22:37 - Closing Remarks
Anja emphasizes the importance of robust attendance and producer involvement in the upcoming meeting.
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
October PRB Meeting Recap - https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WUD-News-10.31.23-Digital.pdf
Upcoming PRB Meeting November 17th -
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NOTICE--PRB-Meeting---November-17th.html?soid=1114844705575&aid=r77KkMbr9uk
Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes.
If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at [email protected]
To volunteer for dairy tours, please contact Anja at [email protected]
To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com.
Click the Link to become a member, https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership
Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:
Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies
Podcast | Seen and Herd
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8
Western United Dairies Foundation
Website - https://wudfoundation.com
The Skim:
In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies, discusses the Producer Review Board Meeting, which got spicy.
Key topics include:
00:00 - Introduction
November 17th is the next upcoming PRB meeting.
02:20 - Recap of PRB Meeting on October 30th
The PRB meeting discussed critical quota issues and housekeeping items.
The mandatory five-year marketing survey results were mixed, causing discussions.
Another major issue was the decision on what to do with about $5.2 million in reserves related to the quota program.
A hardship request from a dairy family was denied, leading to ongoing challenges within the PRB regarding such requests.
05:47 - Hardship Requests and Producer Involvement
Discussion on hardship requests and the denial of a specific case.
Anja encourages farmers to submit hardship requests if they believe it's the right decision, emphasizing the importance of farmers having a say in how their money is used.
08:07 - Petition to Terminate Quota Program
Explanation of the petition process initiated by Stop QIP to terminate the quota program.
The PRB's division and the need for a special meeting on November 17th to discuss the petition.
The contentious nature of the meeting, with various motions and recommendations being offered and debated.
11:32 - Survey Results and Next Steps
Overview of the five-year QIP effectiveness survey and its results.
The PRB's motions regarding the survey include recommending a re-vote and seeking additional technical assistance.
The upcoming meeting on November 17th focuses on the termination petition, and producers are encouraged to participate.
Producers are urged to get involved, write to the Secretary, and attend the critical meeting, emphasizing the current inflection point in the quota program.
22:37 - Closing Remarks
Anja emphasizes the importance of robust attendance and producer involvement in the upcoming meeting.
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
October PRB Meeting Recap - https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WUD-News-10.31.23-Digital.pdf
Upcoming PRB Meeting November 17th -
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NOTICE--PRB-Meeting---November-17th.html?soid=1114844705575&aid=r77KkMbr9uk
Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes.
If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at [email protected]
To volunteer for dairy tours, please contact Anja at [email protected]
To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com.
Click the Link to become a member, https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership
Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:
Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies
Podcast | Seen and Herd
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8
Western United Dairies Foundation
Website - https://wudfoundation.com
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