Experts to Speak on Milk Pricing Modernization

Join ODPA on February 14 from 9:30-2:00 pm for our annual meeting to learn about proposed changes to the federal milk marketing order, ODPA’s efforts and more. Registration begins at 9:30, with the meeting to follow. Attendance is free and open to all dairy farmers.

Shisler Conference Center

1680 Madison Ave

Wooster, OH 44691

Meeting Agenda

Registration

Complimentary donuts, milk & coffee

Milk Pricing Modernization

A review of the proposal to modernize the federal milk marketing order

·     NMPF consultant Jim Sleper and American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist Roger Cryan will present the proposal and answer questions

·     Dairy economist Mike McCully will share his perspective on the US milk pricing system and offer insights into how the current system may be due for a complete overhaul in the coming years to compete internationally

OSU Dairy Update

Lunch

ODPA Update

A management report from CEO Scott Higgins and updates on state and federal legislation

Environmental Stewardship Update

An overview of the dairy industry’s goals, innovation in manure management and consumer confidence efforts

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