We’re looking forward to seeing you at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI! Whether you’re interested in learning from industry experts or learning more about our programs, NMPF has several opportunities to engage.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Mendota 2 Room, located in the Exhibition Hall
World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center
Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for a panel discussion featuring dairy farmers who will share how they’re confronting today’s challenges and positioning their farms for long-term success.
Speakers:
- Joel Eigenbrood – Mibelloon Dairy, LLC, Wheeler Dairy, LLC, Van Loon Farms, LLC, Redstone Dairy, LLC and Marloo Equipment
- Meggan Schrupp, NexGen Dairy
- Rodney Fowler, Fowler Dairy LLC
- Laura Raatz, Wagner Farms, Inc.
- Moderated by Karen Bohnert, Farm Journal
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mendota 2 Room, located in the Exhibition Hall
World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center
This session, hosted by the FARM Program, will explore emerging diseases in dairy cattle, including insight and updates on current outbreaks such as H5N1, New World screwworm, and Foot and Mouth Disease.
Speakers:
- Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Preventalytics
- Dr. Rachel Cumberbatch, Animal Health Institute
- Mitch Kappelman, Meadow Brooks Farms
- Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF
- Moderated by Miquela Hanselman, NMPF
1-2 p.m.
Mendota 2 Room, located in the Exhibition Hall
World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center
This panel will explore how the Trump Administration’s first 250 days are reshaping the U.S. dairy landscape. From regulatory rollbacks to critical issues around ag labor, trade and the push to bring back whole milk, this conversation will examine what’s changed and what’s still on the horizon.
Speakers:
- Gregg Doud, NMPF
- Sheryl Meshke, Associated Milk Producers Inc.
- Brian Rexing, New Generation Dairy
- Moderated by Alan Bjerga, NMPF
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
9-10:30 p.m.
The Tanbark, located in the Arena Building
World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center
Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program and the Dairy Girl Network and for a panel focused on building better dairy workplaces. Learn how to expand your applicant pool, implement policies that drive satisfaction and retention, and create clear pathways for employees to thrive and grow in their roles.
Speakers:
- Jordan Ebert, Ebert Enterprises LLC
- Elsie Leach, Motiva Dairy Consulting
- Carissa Koeppel, Kinnard Farms
- Dr. Chris Booth, DVM, Dairy Doctors Veterinary Services and Booth Leadership
- Moderated by Laura Daniels, Dairy Girl Network
NMPF-affiliated events at Expo are free for attendees; however, admission tickets are required to access the grounds. Passes can be purchased online or onsite. We look forward to seeing you in Madison!
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