2013-06-08 June National Dairy Month PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
2013-06-08
VIRGINIA: At the adjourned meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the
following resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS,on June 14,2010 Congress,through a bi-partisan resolution,declared June as National Dairy Month throughout
the United States;and
WHEREAS, being that milk is the official beverage of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Bob McDonnell has
proclaimed June as Virginia Dairy Month in the Commonwealth;and
WHEREAS,the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services(VDACS)states the Virginia dairy industry has
contributed to the development of the state's economy and the well-being of its citizens since dairy cows arrived in Jamestown in
1611, and more than 400 years later, Virginia's dairy industry consistently ranks near the top when compared to the state's other
principal crops, livestock and livestock products;and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County has the following eight (8) dairies in operation: Mountain View Dairy (Roger Jefferson
owns the largest dairy in the Commonwealth of Virginia, milking approximately 2500 cows); Van Der Hyde Dairy (the Van Der
Hydes own the 3rd largest dairy in the Commonwealth of Virginia, milking approximately 1100); Hammock Dairy (Lindy Hammock
owns the 5th largest dairy in the Commonwealth of Virginia, milking approximately 600 cows); Motley Dairy (owned by Tommy
Motley, milking approximately 400 cows); Motley Dairy (owned by Tim Motley, milking approximately 200 cows); Waller Farms
(owned by Roy Waller, milking approximately 200 cows); Herndon Farm (owned by Phillip Herndon, milking approximately 80
cows); and Moore Dairy(owned by James Moore, milking approximately 150 cows). Combined,these 8 dairies have approximately
5,230 cows in milk production that produce approximately 12,426,000 pounds of milk that equals 1,441,532 gallons of milk annually
within Pittsylvania County;and
WHEREAS, in addition to contributed revenue, these 8 dairies in Pittsylvania County create jobs to employ approximately
270 employees;and
WHEREAS,the milk produced by these dairies is being purchased through four(4)buying cooperatives: Herndon Farm and
Moore Dairy sell to Dairy Farmers of America(DFA); Waller Farms sells to Cooperative Milk; Tim Motley (Motley Dairy) sells to
Maryland/Virginia; and Mountain View Farm, Van Der Hyde Dairy, Motley Farm (Tommy Motley), and Hammock Dairy sell to
Cobblestone;and
WHEREAS, besides the great taste, dairy products are nutrient-dense, providing 72% of the calcium available in the
American diet,along with nine essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium,riboflavin,phosphorus, vitamins A,D,and B-12,
as well as protein, and studies indicate that eating three to four servings of dairy per day could help lower the risk of high blood
pressure,osteoporosis and some forms of cancer,as well as assist with weight management,supporting the catch phrase,"Milk-it does
a body good!";then
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, declare June as National Dairy Month
in Pittsylvania County and milk as the official beverage of Pittsylvania County, and on behalf of all of the citizens of Pittsylvania
County, express their sincere appreciation and congratulations to Mountain View Farm, Van Der Hyde Farm, Hammock Dairy,
Motley Dairies, Waller Farms, Herndon, Farm, and Moore Dairy for not only their contribution to the revenue and economic
development in Pittsylvania County,but also for providing a high quality product of such important nutritious value;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to each of the eight dairies, and a copy
forwarded to local media sources.
Given under my hand this 18th day of June 2013.
j/p I 77, a
Marshall A.Ecker,Chairman
if; Pittsylvania unty Board of Supervisors
I, William D. Sleeper,Cler
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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