VT Dairy Conference Tues. Feb 21 in Burlington

FARMERS TO GATHER FOR 18TH ANNUAL DAIRY PRODUCERS CONFERENCE IN BURLINGTON FEB. 21

Topics Include Connecting with the Community, Cow Care & Humor For Heart of Ag

WHAT:  Farmers and agricultural leaders from New England and New York will gather to discuss timely topics in the dairy industry and tactics to improve farm management practices. Leading experts will provide practical, actionable ideas to increase the long-term viability of dairy farming in the region. 

WHO:  

• Nearly 300 dairy farmers and agricultural leaders
• Vermont Governor Phil Scott
• Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts
• Speakers:
  • Carrie Mess – Connecting with Consumers
  • Damian Mason –  Humor for the Heart of Agriculture
  • Dr. Pamela Ruegg – 5 Keys to Maximizing Success of Mastitis Treatment
  • Dr. James Maas –  Sleep for Success: Everything You Must Know about Sleep but are too Tired to Ask
  • Jonathan Lamb – Applied Genomics
  • Lance Baumgard – Effects of Heat Stress on Dairy Productivity

WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, VT.

WHY:        

• Vermont is the biggest milk producing state in the New England region. Vermont produced 36.8% (1,495 million pounds) of New England's milk in 1951 and 63.5% (2,606 million pounds) in 2013, a 72.4% increase.
• Dairy farm families have a commitment to their local communities. Every glass of milk contributes jobs, income, and a local food source to the region. 
• Dairy farmers support practices that make economic sense, are socially responsible, and will increase the long-term viability of the dairy industry.

About The Vermont Dairy Producers Conference: 

Founded in 1999 and organized by farmers, for farmers, The Vermont Dairy Producers Conference brings industry experts together each year to share information, strategies, and best-practice sharing. The conference is the premier event for New England and New York dairy farmers seeking cutting-edge information to improve their business practices. For more information: http://www.vermontdairyproducers.com