Kewaunee County dairy farmer Kinnard is elected president of state dairy organization

MADISON - Casco dairy farmer Lee Kinnard was elected president of the the Dairy Business Association, a leading advocacy organization for Wisconsin's dairy industry, during the group’s annual business meeting last week.

A previous vice president of the association, Kinnard co-owns Kinnard Farms, a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) with about 8,200 cows, with his brother, Rod Kinnard, and Rod's wife, Maureen. Kinnard serves on the boards of regional dairy farmer organizations Peninsula Pride Farms and Farmers for Sustainable Food. His term as DBA president will be for two years.

“I truly love the dairy industry,” Kinnard said in a news release. “I’m looking forward to working and meeting with the members over the next few years, working hard to promote dairy and move dairy forward.”

The association also elected Jesse Dvorachek, a dairy farmer and custom operator in Greenleaf, to its board. He has been active in many DBA events, such as Dairy Day at the Capitol and Dairy Strong.

Kevin Collins of Collins Dairy in Greenleaf remains a member of the board.

The Dairy Business Association is a nonprofit organization that champions smart and sensible regulations affecting the dairy community. It is comprised of farmers, milk processors, vendors and other business partners who work collaboratively to ensure that dairy farms of all sizes are supported in their efforts.

Contact Christopher Clough at 920-562-8900 or cclough@doorcountyadvocate.com.

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This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Kewaunee County dairy farmer Kinnard is elected president of state dairy organization