THEME: INNOVATION FEEDS THE FUTURE
- “Beyond Digesters: Carbon Markets for US Dairies” | Patrick Wood, Ag Methane Advisors, LLC
- “Sustainability: Why is there so much confusion and pressure?” | Kimberly Stackhouse-Lawson, PhD, Colorado State University
- “An Innovative Approach to Sand Separation” | Thomas Fleischer Christiansen, Stjerholm
THEME: SEEING YOUR DAIRY THROUGH YOUR EMPLOYEES’ EYES
- “Supporting Your Employees Through Times of Struggle” | Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting
- “Employee Buy-in Goes Beyond Just Culture” | Pete Gelber, Barrington Dairy and Highbrighton Dairy
- “Bridging Cultures and Fostering Employee Relationships” | Michael Johnson, Trailside Holsteins
THEME: FEEDFIT®: EFFICIENCY DRIVES PROFITABILITY
- “Breaking Down Feed Center Components for a Successful Build” | Chaiden Duitscher, GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC
- “Feeding High Quality Corn Silage to Maximize Components” | Luis Ferraretto, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- “Data, Data Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink” | Trent Dado, GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC
THEME: SHIFTING LANDSCAPES, CHANGING TIDES
- “How Does My Business Improve Its Competitive Edge?” | Steve Bodart, AgriGrowth Solutions
- “Who Moved My Cheese: A Look at Milk Markets and What’s Driving Them” | Mike North, Ever.Ag
KEYNOTE:
- “Developing Leaders Who Grow a Winning Culture” | Steve Jones, Jadin|Jones Coaching and Consulting
BREAKOUTS:
- “Managing Tar Spot and Mycotoxin in Corn Silage” | Damon Smith, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- “Next Level Soil Analysis: Vital Insights to Rebuilding Your Soil” | Bill Powel-Smith, LandCares and Lance Gunderson, Regen Ag Lab
- “Voluntary vs. Involuntary Employee Turnover = How Does your Dairy Measure Up?” | Kristy Pagel, Leading Edge Consulting
- “Corn Silage Fatty Acids- What do we know about it?” | Luis Ferraretto, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- “Colostrum Management: Factors Influencing Yield, Quality, and Calf Health” | Trent Westhoff, Cornell University
- “Promising Developments in Central Tire Inflation Systems” | Rob Hillesheim, NTS Tire
- “Farm Succession Planning Do’s and Don’ts” | Gary Vande Vegte, Van Bruggen & Vande Vegte, P.C.
- “Considerations When Evaluating a Biogas Project on Your Dairy” | Karl Crave, Dynamic Renewables
- “Leading Change for the Success You Want” | King Hickman, GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC