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Published Monthly by: swiss Valley Farms cooperative P.O. Box 4493 Davenport, IA 52808 563.468.6600 FAX 563.468.6616 www.swissvalley.com Nancy Feeney Editor/ Member Relations Mgr. Swiss Valley Farms, Co. will produce, distribute and sell value-added, quality products for our: Customers & Consumers Owner/Members Workforce Swiss Valley Board Officers Chair Pam Bolin.................................................Clarksville, IA Vice Chair Randy Schaefer....................................Blue Grass, IA Assistant Secretary Francis Leibfried...................................Cuba City, WI Assistant Treasurer James Schmitt............................................Sherrill, IA swiss Valley directors Loyde M. Beers......................................Eastman, WI Jeff Berg...................................................LaCrosse, WI Dale Humpal.........................................Ridgeway, IA Richard Kauffmann...................................Farley, IA Steve Klug...................................Spring Grove, MN G. Joe Lyon..................................................Toledo, IA Patrick Schroeder...............................Lancaster, WI Eugene Smith...........................................Clinton, WI On Swiss Valley’s Board two New directors All <strong>the</strong> votes for <strong>the</strong> first Swiss Valley Farms At-Large Director have been counted by Pam Bolin, Board chairman; Randy Schaefer, Iowa, Board vice chairman and chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Governance Committee; Jim Schmitt, Board assistant treasurer; Chris Hoeger, Procurement vice president, and myself. It is my pleasure to announce <strong>the</strong> 2012 At-Large Director is Francis Leibfried, Cuba City, Wis. Francis is a current Board member and serves as <strong>the</strong> assistant secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board. During <strong>the</strong> Board’s recent redistricting efforts and change from 13 districts down to 10, Francis lost his home district. He was serving out <strong>the</strong> last two years <strong>of</strong> his Board term when <strong>the</strong> At-Large position became available. Francis farms in partnership with his bro<strong>the</strong>rs, Steve and Ken, and a nephew, Aaron, on 650 acres. They milk 210 Holsteins and raise a combination <strong>of</strong> hay, corn, oats and pasture on <strong>the</strong>ir farm. Francis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in dairy from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Platteville, Wis. He and his wife Kim have two daughters, Abbie, 14, and Molly, 19. Francis will <strong>of</strong>ficially be seated as an At-Large Director at <strong>the</strong> co-op’s annual reorganizational meeting on March 6. As an At-Large Director, Francis will serve a three-year term before he must once again stand for election. At that same reorganizational meeting, ano<strong>the</strong>r new by Don Boelens CEO Don Boelens director will also be seated. Donald Berlage, Elizabeth, IL, was elected director <strong>of</strong> District 2 during <strong>the</strong> Dec. 2 district meeting in Shullsburg, Wis. Like Francis, Don is not a new face on <strong>the</strong> Board. He is a former Swiss Valley Board member, having served from 2001 until 2007, when he lost his seat in an earlier round <strong>of</strong> redistricting. Don says he has been involved in dairying all <strong>of</strong> his life. He is a graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin, Madison - Farm & Industry Short Course. Don and his wife Merri have three grown children: Greg, Danielle and Jared. Greg helps his parents full-time and Jared and Danielle help when <strong>the</strong>y are not in school or at <strong>the</strong>ir o<strong>the</strong>r jobs. They milk 90 dairy cows including, Holsteins, Brown Swiss and a few crossbreds. My thanks to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r page 2 SWISS VALLEY FARMS dAirYMAN
cAVe AgiNg Adds VAlue The Caves <strong>of</strong> Faribault is proud to re-introduce its St. Mary's Grass Fed Gouda, a Wisconsin Gouda handcrafted by Master Cheesemaker Bruce Workman <strong>of</strong> Edelweiss Creamery. Made in Wisconsin, this Gouda is <strong>the</strong>n aged in historic sandstone caves by <strong>the</strong> affineurs* <strong>of</strong> Caves <strong>of</strong> Faribault. *The people who practice <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong> maturing and aging cheeses, or affinage. The cheese responds beautifully to cave-aging, developing a smooth buttery sharpness with a definite hint <strong>of</strong> caramel. Wheels <strong>of</strong> this 2009 vintage have a natural, rustic rind different from <strong>the</strong> wax rind <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous 2007 classic. This aromatic rind will continue to mature within <strong>the</strong> wrapping. The rind is edible and suited best for those who prefer a stronger flavor pr<strong>of</strong>ile. Released in early January, St. Mary's Gouda will be available through select distributors and retailers nationwide in 11 lb. RWT wheels and 8 oz. EWT wedges. About Caves <strong>of</strong> Faribault: Caves <strong>of</strong> Faribault, formerly Faribault Dairy, was founded in 2001 to make and market award-winning artisanal cheese. The company is best known for its Amablu brand, which has been <strong>the</strong> recipient <strong>of</strong> many national and international awards. This line <strong>of</strong> candidates who took <strong>the</strong> time to run for a director position. It is <strong>the</strong> sign <strong>of</strong> a healthy co-operative when its members are eager to be a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> governing body. Thanks, also, to all <strong>the</strong> members who turned out at <strong>the</strong>ir district meetings to participate in <strong>the</strong> voting process. Let me remind you that next year, <strong>the</strong> second <strong>of</strong> three At-Large Director races will be held. Nominations for this second At- Large Director will be taken at <strong>the</strong> coop’s District Rep meeting on March 22nd. The election process will begin all over again. Blue and Gorgonzola cheeses is handmade and <strong>the</strong>n cave-aged in historic sandstone caves where <strong>the</strong>se unique environmental conditions make it ideal for affinage. Caves <strong>of</strong> Faribault is now a subsidiary <strong>of</strong> Swiss Valley Farms. Francis Leibfried Cuba City, Wis. Donald Berlage Elizabeth, IL FeBruArY 2012 page 3 Co-op NEWS
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