S4E42: “The PRB Meeting Happened On A Full Moon" | Anja Raudabaugh

S4E42: “The PRB Meeting Happened On A Full Moon" | Anja Raudabaugh The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies, discusses the Producer Review Board Meeting, which got spicy.  Key topics include: 00:00 - Introduction November 17th is the next upcoming PRB meeting. 02:20 - Recap of PRB Meeting on October 30th  The PRB meeting discussed critical quota issues and housekeeping items.  The mandatory five-year marketing survey results were mixed, causing discussions.  Another major issue was the decision on what to do with about $5.2 million in reserves related to the quota program.  A hardship request from a dairy family was denied, leading to ongoing challenges within the PRB regarding such requests. 05:47 - Hardship Requests and Producer Involvement Discussion on hardship requests and the denial of a specific case. Anja encourages farmers to submit hardship requests if they believe it's the right decision, emphasizing the importance of farmers having a say in how their money is used. 08:07 - Petition to Terminate Quota Program  Explanation of the petition process initiated by Stop QIP to terminate the quota program. The PRB's division and the need for a special meeting on November 17th to discuss the petition. The contentious nature of the meeting, with various motions and recommendations being offered and debated. 11:32 - Survey Results and Next Steps Overview of the five-year QIP effectiveness survey and its results. The PRB's motions regarding the survey include recommending a re-vote and seeking additional technical assistance. The upcoming meeting on November 17th focuses on the termination petition, and producers are encouraged to participate. Producers are urged to get involved, write to the Secretary, and attend the critical meeting, emphasizing the current inflection point in the quota program. 22:37 - Closing Remarks Anja emphasizes the importance of robust attendance and producer involvement in the upcoming meeting. RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: October PRB Meeting Recap - https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WUD-News-10.31.23-Digital.pdf Upcoming PRB Meeting November 17th -  https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NOTICE--PRB-Meeting---November-17th.html?soid=1114844705575&aid=r77KkMbr9uk Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] To volunteer for dairy tours, please contact Anja at [email protected]  To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com. Click the Link to become a member, https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies Podcast | Seen and Herd  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8 Western United Dairies Foundation Website - ⁠https://wudfoundation.com⁠