Officials from Dairy Management Inc (DMI) sent out an alert regarding suspicious phone calls being received by California dairy producers by individuals who claim they are calling on behalf of the National Dairy Board or National Dairy Council. In an email alert sent today, DMI’s Joe Bavido advised that the calls are coming from different area codes in the country, asking producers specific questions about their operation. Said Bavido, “Please know that no one has been authorized to make any such calls on behalf of NDB/NDC. Please let us know if you receive a call, or hear from other producers that receive these random, unsolicited calls.” Bavido can be contacted at (847) 627-3315 office or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Aug. 8, 2012 DMI Notice