The Nebraska Dairy Convention carries a theme of “The Future…Is Now,” and will be held March 13-14 at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk, Neb. The convention is free to all Nebraska dairy producers, families and guests. Registration and a complete agenda are found online.
Lineup of speakers for the Nebraska Dairy Convention:
- Dairy economist Marin Bozic, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, will present a session titled
- “Managing Risk and Seizing Opportunities in 2012 and Beyond”
- Tom Trewhitt of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality will provide an update on nutrient management regulations
- Archer Daniels Midland nutritionist Ron Linquist will present “Managing Today’s Commodity Prices”
- “Open Cow Mystery,” presented by Dennis Hermesch DVM, Novartis Animal Health
- “Animal Welfare – the Next Challenge,” led by We Support Agriculture
- Midwest Dairy Association will present information on its child health and wellness initiative, Fuel Up to Play 60
The annual meeting of the Nebraska State Dairy Association takes place from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on March 13, and the Nebraska Holstein Association will meet from 2:30 – 4 p.m. that day.
The March 13 events draw to a close with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30 p.m. Olympic bobsledder Curt Tomascevicz headlines the banquet at 6:30 p.m. The new Nebraska Dairy Princess will also be crowned at that time.
Board meetings for the Nebraska Division of Midwest Dairy Association and the Nebraska State Dairy Association will take place on convention’s second day, March 14.
Source: Nebraska State Dairy Association