Learn How California’s Dairy Families are Further Improving Environmental and Economic Sustainability
The California dairy industry is the nation’s largest, accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. milk production. Dairy is the leading agricultural commodity in California—generating $65 billion in economic activity each year and 189,000 jobs—making it crucial to the well-being of the state’s economy. In California, 99% of dairy farms are owned by families, who serve as dedicated stewards of the land, environment, and animal well-being.
Join us at the inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit to gain insight into the considerable investments that California dairy families have made in the development of technologies and initiatives that will improve operational efficiency, boost sustainability, create new economic opportunities, and cement dairy’s place as a vital part of the Golden State’s 21st Century sustainable economy and the global food system.
Hear from Dairy Industry Leaders, Including:
Brian Fiscalini
Chief Executive Officer
Fiscalini Farms and Cheese Company
Fiscalini Farms of Modesto, California, has operated as a family-owned business since 1912. The farm is home to many sustainable practices, including one of the state’s earliest dairy digesters that produces renewable electricity to power more than 300 homes, while using the engine heat to sanitize equipment on the dairy and in the cheese plant.
Brian Fiscalini, who grew up on his family’s fourth-generation farm, has worked in many aspects of animal husbandry, dairy cattle nutrition, growing crops, cheese manufacturing, sales, and marketing for the family business. Brian will share his experience and long-term vision for a key part of dairy sustainability, improving herd genetics.
Aaron Wickstrom
Managing Partner
Wickstrom Dairies and Valsigna Farms
Aaron Wickstrom, a fourth-generation dairy farmer and managing partner of both operations, considers himself an early adopter of technology that he believes will provide a return on investment. Aaron will share his experience utilizing communication software to improve operational efficiency among employees and automated technology to reduce labor needs.
Frank Cardoza
Consultant, Dairy Works
Farm Manager
Philip Verwey Farms
Frank Cardoza, who immigrated from Brazil and began working on a dairy farm at a young age, quickly learned that dairies provide not only jobs, but valuable careers. Frank will share his experience using technology to optimize animal health and comfort, improve operational efficiency, and provide even greater career opportunities for employees.
Dairy Farmers can register for $50 through October 19. Reserve your spot today!
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