Ohio dairy farm receives National Dairy FARM Program 2022 Excellence Award

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program announced that MVP Dairy, LLC from Celina, Ohio received the Animal Care & Antibiotic Stewardship award.

Through these awards, the FARM Program recognized farms that go above and beyond industry standards through their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

MVP leadership regularly consults with their veterinarian and nutritionist to maintain herd health and set goals that align with FARM Program protocols and best management practices—including vaccination and antibiotic protocols; they proactively seek opportunities to prevent and reduce the occurrence of sickness and broken tails in their herd.

With the use of technology, intensive record keeping and employee training on the FARM Program, MVP Dairy has demonstrated time and again that they are dedicated to the FARM Program founding principle of continuous improvement and are committed to delivering safe and nutritious dairy products.

The McCartys and VanTilburgs, two fourth-generation farming families, joined forces in 2017 to form the McCarty-VanTilburg Partnership Dairy, known as MVP Dairy, LLC. MVP Dairy recognizes that high quality milk begins with excellent cow care. Following the FARM Program facility guidelines and best practices, MVP Dairy strives to create the ideal environment for their cows, prevent potential illnesses and reduce the use of medications.

Reach Dean Brown at 567-242-0409

Dean Brown
Dean Brown joined The Lima News in 2022 as a reporter. Prior to The Lima News, Brown was an English teacher in Allen County for 38 years, with stops at Perry, Shawnee, Spencerville and Heir Force Community School. So they figured he could throw a few sentences together about education and business in the area. An award-winning photographer, Brown likes watching old black and white movies, his dog, his wife and kids, and the four grandkids - not necessarily in that order. Reach him at [email protected] or 567-242-0409.