2018 September Board Book

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Giambroni CMAB jgiambroni@cmab.net (209) 690-8244

TWO CALIFORNIA DAIRY STUDENTS SELECTED FOR NEW CALIFORNIA MILK ADVISORY BOARD INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

TRACY, Calif. — July 17, 2018 — Fourth generation dairy producer Tony Lopes of Gustine and

third generation producer Jeremiah Tiemersma of Visalia have been selected to serve as

international interns in a new program from the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the

promotional arm of the state's dairy farmers.

The interns, selected from students enrolled in agriculture-related programs at colleges and

universities throughout the state, were chosen based on academic achievement, their connection

to the industry and a willingness to travel abroad and learn more about international dairy sales

and marketing as well as a plan to work in the California dairy industry in the future.

Over the six-week period, each intern will spend time with in-country CMAB marketing

organizations – Lopes in South Korea and Tiemersma in China – to gain a better understanding

of these markets, consumer buying habits and promotional efforts on behalf of California’s dairy

industry.

“California currently accounts for around 33 percent of all U.S. dairy exports so international

trade is essential for our continued growth. Over the last decade, the CMAB has worked closely

with partners in Asia and Mexico to develop markets for California dairy products. This program

is focused on providing insight into international dairy marketing for future leaders like Tony

and Jeremiah who will work in the dairy business and one day serve on dairy industry boards and

lead industry groups,” said Glenn Millar, Director of International Business Development for the

CMAB.

An instrumentality of the Department of Food & Agriculture, State of California