Revitalisation Conference for SE Dairy Industry
US - The Southeast Dairy Revitalisation Conference, hosted by Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), will explore changes in the region’s dairy industry and how producers can seize opportunities to grow, partner and prosper.
7 February 2011
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Approximately 200 producers and agribusiness professionals are expected at the two-day event in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Guest speakers will include:
- Rick Smith, president and chief executive officer of DFA, providing an industry update
- Dr. Ron Hanson from the University of Nebraska discussing multigenerational change and challenges
- Dr. Greg Bethard of North Carolina State University addressing dairy management and milk quality
- Bank lenders providing insight on capital challenges
- Multiple producer panels focusing on opportunities for collaboration and growth, dairy management success stories, farm viability and quality milk production
WHEN: 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, and adjourns at noon on Wednesday, February 23
WHERE: Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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