Dairy Producers, Industry Leaders Sought For World
MADISON, Wis. Outstand
ing leaders from across the inter
national dairy industry are being
sought for World Dairy Expo’s
annual recognition awards.
“We’re encouraging people to
nominate someone who has de
monstrated exceptional leader
ship,” said general manager, Tom
McKittrick. “Recognizing these
individuals during World Dairy
Expo showcases the leadership
present in the dairy industry and
adds to the excitement of Expo.”
Nominations will be accepted
through Feb. 1, 1999 and will be
accepted in the four following
categories: Industry Person of the
Year; Dairy Woman of the Year;
Dairyman of the Year; and Inter
national Person of the Year.
The Industiy Person of the Year
Special Pages, Advertising/News
Deadlines For Farm Show Issue
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everyone else who goes to the show, plan ahead to be ready for opening
day. For us this means some of the advertising and news deadlines need
to be early so we can have the Farm Show issue ready for you on time.
Our deadline schedule for the week of the Jan. 8 issue is as follows;
January 3rd Tissue
Public Sale Ada 4 pm., Friday 12/31
Mailbox Markets 4 pan., Friday 12/31
Selection D Classified Ads 5 pun., Itiesday, 1/5
Farm Equipment Ads 9 a.m., Wednesday, 1/6
All Other Display Ads 9 aan, Monday, 1/4
General News Noon, Wednesday, 1/6
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Dairy Expo’s Annual Awards
award is presented to an indivi
dual in recognition for excellence
in research, development, educa
tion, marketing or other fields
which are part of the dairy indus
try.
The Dairyman and Dairy Wom
an of the Year awards are pre
sented to individuals who are ac
tive dairy producers and whose
primary source of income is de
rived from their dairy operation.
His/her farming operation needs
to demonstrate and excel in effi
cient production and breeding of
quality animals. Progressive man
agement practices, along with
involvement in community,
government activities, breed or
ganizations and other aspects of
the dairy industry, will also be
considered.
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The International Person of the
Year will be recognized for signi
ficantly contributing to interna
tional relations, business develop
ment, trade or cooperation in the
dairy industry.
Individuals will be honored at
the Dinner With the Stats during
World Dairy Expo, Sept 29 - Oct.
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) The Honorable George
W. Gekas (R-17th District), a
member of the House Judiciary
Committee, is the keynote
speaker at the 20th annual
meeting of the Pennsylvania Ag
Republicans. The meeting will
be at 3 p.m., Jan. 11 in Room B
of the Farm Show Building,
Harrisburg, in conjunction with
the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Rep. Gekas has served in the
U.S. House of Representatives
since 1983. Prior to that he
served in the Pennsylvania
Senate. He began his political
career in the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives in
1967.
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Nominations are due Feb. 1,
1999. Official applications are
available through the World Dairy
Expo office by calling
608-224-6455.
World Dairy Expo is an interna
tional dairy cattle and trade show
Gekas To Speak
Rep. Gekas graduated from
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Dickinson School of Law and
became a Dauphin County assis
tant district attorney.
Pennsylvania Ag Republicans
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daily industiy, from more than 65
countries, gathered in 1998 for a
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