Diverse Virtual Farm Tours Come to World Dairy Expo

The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman.

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought the best dairy operations in North America to Madison for more than 15 years. The eight dairies to be featured during WDE 2019 excel in a variety of farm aspects including genetics, technology, community engagement, environmental stewardship, cow comfort and multi-generations, while also representing a wide variety of sizes, locations and breeds. Virtual Farm Tours are presented daily during World Dairy Expo in Mendota Room 1 of the Exhibition Hall, and are led by the farm’s owner or manager with time for questions and an open discussion to follow.

Sponsors of the 2019 Virtual Farm Tours include: Allflex Livestock Intelligence, American Jersey Cattle Association, GEA, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Lely, Select Sires, Inc., Semex and Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc.

Below is the 2019 World Dairy Expo Virutal Farm Tour schedule.

Tuesday, October 1 at 2 p.m.

Hosted by: Kieler Farms Inc, Platteville, Wis.

Highlights: 1,800 milking/Multi-Generation

Sponsored by: Select Sires, Inc.

Saturday, October 5 at 12 p.m.

Hosted by: Fischer Clark Dairy, Hatley, Wis.

Highlights: 911 milking/Cow Comfort

Sponsored by: Allflex Livestock Intelligence

Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo brings together the latest in dairy innovation and the best cattle in North America. Crowds of more than 65,000 people, from nearly 100 countries, will return to Madison, Wis. for the 53rd annual event, October 1-5, 2019, when the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars, a world-class dairy cattle show and more will be on display. Visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or YouTube for more information.