Information about the growth of dairy in Nebraska, transitioning the farm to the next generation and the 100th anniversary of National Dairy Council will headline the 2015 Nebraska Dairy Convention on Tuesday, March 10, at the Ramada Inn in Columbus, sponsored by the Nebraska State Dairy Association. It includes a trade show, the annual meetings of both the Nebraska State Dairy Association and the Nebraska Holstein Association, and various educational sessions. Jerry Messer, a North Dakota dairy farmer who chairs the National Dairy Council, is the featured banquet speaker, where awards will also be presented.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the topic of growing the dairy industry in Nebraska will kick off the day. During lunch, Midwest Dairy Association will provide a checkoff update, and at 4 p.m., David Goehler of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will address the topic of passing the farm to the next generation.
The trade show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception and banquet.
The Nebraska Holstein Association meets at 9:30 a.m. and the Nebraska State Dairy Association Annual Meeting takes place at 1 p.m.
The 2015 Nebraska Dairy Convention is free to all Nebraska dairy producers, families and guests. Special room rates are available at the Ramada Inn at 402-564-1492 Questions about the convention can be directed to Rod Johnson, Nebraska State Dairy Association, at 402-261-5482 or rod@nebraskamilk.org. Attendee and sponsorship registration forms are available at nebraskamilk.org. The deadline to register is March 2.
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