PDPW APPs Training – NEXT WEEK!

May 22-24, 2018 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Drop-off/Pick-Up Location:

Crowne Plaza Hotel (main lobby)

4402 E Washington Ave., Madison 53704

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Gain a Wealth of Knowledge

Become a go-to resource for your clients, customers and colleagues

Return to the office with confidence and credibility. You’ll be able to speak to topics on:

Animal welfare – culling standards, pain management, transportation
Consumer trust – labeling claims, health and wellness, community engagement
Environment – sustainability, soil and nutrient management, regulatory compliance, water supply and quality
Food safety – production supply, drug residues, traceability, financial management

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Tour 3 modern dairy farms

Dairy farming is a dynamic business operating in a global economy. Advance your professional understanding and learn the vernacular of today’s dairy farmer. You’ll experience:

Robotic automation
Sustainability methods
Dynamics of market trends

Breadth and complexity of dairy enterprises

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Direct access to farmers & experts

As you tour the dairies, you’ll meet on-farm experts:

Dairy owners, managers and team members
Dairy ag lender and financial consultants
Large-animal veterinarians
PDPW management

Glean insights and discover more about the real-life challenges and opportunities in modern ag production.

Review Program

Meet Your APPs Trainers

Dennis Frame, owner of Timber Ridge Consulting and co-founder of UW Discovery Farms, is a key expert in environmental practices, business and risk management, and the impact of production agriculture on air, water and soil.

With a B.S. in Dairy and Animal Science and a M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition, Dennis will provide insights on modern farming and the advancements in dairy technology, equipment, automation, sustainability practices, and business and financial management.

Shelly Mayer, owner and manager of a boutique dairy in southeastern Wisconsin and Executive Director of PDPW, will provide over 25 years of dairy communication, policy and science experience.

With a B.S. in Ag Journalism and Dairy Science, Shelly will release her inner “cow geek,” as she shares insights into key issues facing the industry, including market access, traceability, global trends, international trade, business and financial acumen, and farm and food safety.

Who should attend?

Professionals in the C-suite, management roles and other key thought-leaders and team members from around the country, who want to amplify their knowledge in modern production agriculture.

Attendees in past trainings included employees from:

Food companies and restaurants
Distributors and retailers
Health and wellness companies
Regulatory compliance agencies
Trade associations
Industry manufacturers, vendors and suppliers

Training cost:

PDPW Member Registration: $1,000
Non-Member Registration: $1,500

Training experience Includes:

20+ hours of hands-on, on-farm experience
Access to training resources and go-to experts
Transportation to and from all three dairy farms

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout

Interested, but not sure your manager will approve the expense? The below support documents have been created to help articulate the “why” and ROI with your manager.

To learn more about the PDPW APPs training or to contact PDPW visit www.pdpw.org, call 800-947-7379 or email Amy Bonomie at [email protected]