It’s quickly approaching the time of year when we all need to push pause during the holidays. We can’t think of a better getaway for dairy producers than to attend the Milk Business Conference, held at Caesar’s Palace Dec. 10-11 in Las Vegas!
The Milk Business Conference highlights every corner of the dairy industry and has a great line-up of speakers and sessions to help dairy producers capitalize on and further develop their strengths to work for them. Don’t believe us? Here are five reasons why you should attend:
1. Exclusive Industry Insights
Get ready to dive into a packed agenda at this year’s Milk Business Conference which features top-notch sessions that cover everything from animal health and wellness to unique ways to increase farm profitability. You’ll also hear from industry leaders on topics like market trends, what’s in the pipeline for dairy policy and unique ways to not only find, but keep dependable employees.
Standout sessions include:
- Can We All Get Along? Communicate to End Conflict Among Key People, Including Family
- Reconsider These Immigration Solutions to Help Fill Your Farm Team
- From Start to Finish: The Opportunities and Challenges that Come with Raising Beef-on-Dairy
2. Network with Farmers Just Like You
At this year’s Milk Business Conference, you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow dairy farmers who share some of the same goals and challenges as your operation. Whether you’re looking to bounce an idea off a fellow producer, gain a new friend who shares the same values, or even just vent about the milk price, the Milk Business Conference is the perfect place to connect and engage with fellow farmers like yourself!
3. Celebrate This Year’s Award Winners
Want to learn first-hand from some of the best producers in the country? The Milk Business Conference is the best place to do so! Once again, we will be awarding three outstanding producers with the prestigious Milk Business Award. This year’s award winners are:
- Young Producer Award: Perry Baeten - Baeten Dairy LLC in New Franken, Wisconsin
- Leader in Technology Award: GenoSource - Blairstown, Iowa
- Employee Excellence Award: Joaquin Vazquez - Vir-Clar Farms, LLC in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
These award-winning producers have faced many of the same challenges as most dairy farmers and have come out on top. We’ll recognize their efforts throughout various parts of the conference and listen to their individual stories during a special panel titled: Good to Great - MILK Award Winners Tell All
4. A Live Taping of U.S. Farm Report
It’s everyone’s favorite farm show - The U.S. Farm Report! Once again, we will conduct a live taping of the show at the 2024 Milk Business Conference. Host, Tyne Morgan, will ask in-depth questions about the current farm economy, milk prices and so much more. This year’s elite panelists include:
- Mike North, Ever.Ag
- Dan Basse, Ag Resource Company
- Lucas Fuess, Rabo AgriFinance
5. The DARTY! – A Daytime, Dairy-Themed Party
Time away at a conference is not all about learning – we make sure to mix in a good dose of fun! There are endless networking opportunities, including a Dairy Darty—a daytime dairy-themed party. Join us for an afternoon of networking, games and so much fun. Meet other dairy producers while enjoying the beautiful Caesar’s Palace pool deck with food, drinks and sunshine!
MILK Business Conference is sponsored by:
- Elite Sponsors – Enogen, Endovac, Farm Credit, John Deere
- Premium Sponsors – IDEXX, Novonesis, TDSG, HarvXtra
- Supporting Sponsors – Edge Dairy Cooperative, Ever.ag, FutureCow, GEA, Zinpro
