Last year, Cooper Farms of Oakwood, Ohio, added a new egg breaker to its production and has recently added storage silos to aid in the company's growing demand.

The newly installed egg breaker significantly increases Cooper Farm’s liquid egg production capabilities, offering precision and speed in separating egg whites and yolks.

This cutting-edge equipment can process thousands of eggs per hour, enabling Cooper Farms to handle high-volume orders with exceptional efficiency. The addition of the silos at the liquid egg plant will help to account for the increased liquid egg production.

With energy-efficient technology and an optimized storage system, Cooper Farms is reducing its environmental footprint through lower energy consumption and waste reduction.

Cooper Farms’ dedication to innovation extends beyond equipment upgrades. The company continually invests in research and development to refine processes, ensuring that it stays ahead in an ever-evolving market.

From implementing cutting-edge technology to embracing sustainable practices, Cooper Farms is committed to driving progress in the egg production industry, while maintaining close partnerships with customers to deliver tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.

OFB names participants for AgriPower Class XV

Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2024-25 AgriPower Institute kicked off in October with 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals participating in Class XV.

AgriPower is a leadership program focused on issues that are relevant to the farm and food industry. such as consumer relations, regulations, energy and trade policies. In AgriPower, individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields. 

Participants this year are Amanda Barndt of Bowling Green, Grace Baxter of Wooster, Kelsey Brown of Leroy, Johnathon Cottingim of Delaware, Hannah DiVencenzo of Grafton, Zachary Jones of Huron, Olivia Lang of Wooster, Taylor Mensing of Westerville, Rudi Pitzer Perry of New Vienna, Lucy Pullins Green of Bowling Green, William Ray of Zanesville, Emily Stevens of Tiffin, Alec Truckor of Swanton and Kelly Warner of Harrod.

For additional information, visit ofb.ag/agripower.

Soybean organizations welcome Kiley Holbrook

The Ohio Soybean Association and Ohio Soybean Council have hired Kiley Holbrook as the policy and demand coordinator. In this role, she will implement and analyze state and federal policy priorities, drive farmer and partner engagement on key issues, and build domestic and international soybean demand to the benefit of Ohio soybean farmers and stakeholders.

Holbrook has a strong background in agriculture policy, including a summer internship in the U.S. House of Representatives, and she most recently worked as a legislative aide to Rep. Rodney Creech in the Ohio House of Representatives.

She graduated from Ohio State University with a double major in agricultural communications and public policy. Holbrook is a graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School in Amanda, Ohio.