The day has finally arrived!

It was an air of celebration at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm today as the fifth and newest version of the Foster Mother of the Human Race painting was finally unveiled. After many months of anticipation, the painting containing all seven recognized cattle breeds was revealed after a National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) panel discussion. Bonnie Mohr created the painting in honor of the 125th anniversary of Hoard’s Dairyman. Over 100 guests were in attendance at this event.
The panel held an in-depth discussion regarding the importance of social media in the agricultural world. The panel included Corey Geiger and Patti Hurtgen, both from the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial staff, as well as Pam Jahnke, Farm Director, Farm Report Radio, and David Pelzer Senior V.P. Strategic Communications at Dairy Marketing, Inc.

The panel members focused in on the importance of using social media to reach the public and build relationships with the consumers. They also discussed the many modes of communication technology that are available to us today and how to best reach the farmer by providing a concise package of information that can be easily accessed.

Each breed association will also receive two "remarked" prints. One of these prints will be used in a fundraising event geared toward that breed's youth, with the other to be displayed as they see fit.

If you are interested in partaking in this historic event, you can purchase the print or giclee online at www.hoards.com; shipping is $10 and applicable sales tax applies.