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Dairy Leaders Prepare for Joint Annual Meeting

Posted on by Theresa Sweeney

Nearly 900 dairy leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation, National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, and United Dairy Industry Association are expected to gather in Florida next month for the Joint Annual Meeting. Themed “U.S. Dairy: Committed. Resilient. Ready,” the event kicks off with NMPF Young Cooperators programming on Oct. 18 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

Governance business anchors the front end of the week. The NMPF Board of Directors and Delegates convene Oct. 19 to discuss policy priorities, including agriculture labor reform, dairy nutrition and Federal Milk Marketing Orders. NMPF will also elect its 2027 Board of Directors, Officers and Executive Committee. After a full day of business, attendees will gather at the “Welcome to Florida Reception.”

Joint programming begins Tuesday, Oct. 20 with leadership remarks from DMI’s Marilyn Hershey and Barb O’Brien, followed by NMPF’s Brian Rexing and Gregg Doud. Two rounds of breakout sessions follow, with NMPF-led tracks on agricultural labor and the FARM Program, running alongside DMI’s innovation and reputation breakouts and a sponsored session by Elanco.

Afternoon programming includes two panel discussions – “The Future of Dairy Exports” and “Margins, Markets & Milk Prices: The Year Ahead.” The day wraps up with the Cheese Reception, highlighting 3,000 pounds of cheese from NMPF member cooperatives.

The last day of programming brings keynote speaker David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report to break down the competitive races most likely to determine control of Congress – examining shifting district demographics, candidate recruitment and the national political environment. The event concludes with a panel discussion among leadership from dairy’s policy and promotion organizations.

The full agenda, sponsorship opportunities, and link to register are available here.

NMPF’s Galen Previews Upcoming Joint Annual Meeting in Phoenix

Posted on by Chris Galen

NMPF’s Senior Vice President Chris Galen provides Dairy Radio Now listeners the highlights of National Milk’s 2024 annual meeting in Phoenix, which runs Oct. 20-23. The annual conference, held jointly with the dairy checkoff, will feature keynote presentations on new revenue opportunities for farmers, an assessment of the upcoming November elections, a psychographic profile of the farmer of the future, and a presentation from the CEO of Domino’s Pizza.  The meeting also brings together the Young Cooperator program representatives from NMPF’s member co-ops.

Annual Meeting Nears

Posted on by Theresa Sweeney

NMPF’s annual meeting Oct. 21-22 in Phoenix is in its final planning as dairy leaders from across the nation prepare to address critical industry issues.

The event will feature discussions on topics that matter most to United Dairymen of Arizona farmer-owners and the broader dairy community. Attendees will gain valuable insights into key export markets, including the dairy products and ingredients that promise the greatest returns. NMPF economists will offer in-depth analysis of the current dairy economy, a forecast for 2025 and insights into factors that will influence milk supply, demand and pricing in the year ahead.

NMPF’s annual Young Cooperators (YC) Leadership and Development Program, which runs concurrently with the annual meeting, this year will both provide perspective on dairying in the southwest while providing a platform for YCs to engage in meaningful discussions on issues, with a focus on building skills for effective cooperative governance and navigating labor pressures.

The annual meeting is co-hosted with the United Dairy Industry Association and the National Dairy Board.