American Dairy XPO
Champlain Valley Exposition Center
Essex Junction, Vermont
Nov. 5-6, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
americandairyxpo.com
The first ever American Dairy XPO (ADX) is a dairy-focused showcase featuring more than 100 exhibitors from around the globe, bringing the latest in innovation, education, genetics and hospitality to American dairy producers and their families. Three expansive trade show halls will highlight cutting-edge advancements for producers. Positioned to become the premier dairy trade show in the Northeast, the ADX has its sights set on serving dairy producers across the entire U.S.
Admission
ADX tickets are $15 per person, with free admission for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate. A $5 off coupon is available in ADX Progressive Dairy ads.
Travel
The Burlington International Airport (BTV) located at 1200 Airport Drive South, Burlington, Vermont, is 20 minutes from the ADX event site. For attendees traveling from Canada, it is recommended to fly into Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and drive across the border into Vermont. The airport is about a 90-minute drive from the event site, though crossing the international border is required.
Image courtesy of American Dairy XPO.
Dairy networking
ADX will serve as a hub for networking in the dairy industry – a place where old friends can reconnect and new producers can meet. Each morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., attendees can enjoy a free buttermilk pancake breakfast. Local 4-H clubs will also be serving grilled cheese and milkshakes to raise funds for their regional programs. On Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., DairyFEST will cap off the day with live entertainment, a cheese buffet, ice cream and a cash bar.
Organizers
Best known in North America for its international trade fairs Agritechnica and EuroTier in Germany, DLG (German Agricultural Society) has launched the ADX to expand its event portfolio for American dairy producers. Building on the success of the Stratford, Ontario-based Canadian Dairy XPO – which DLG acquired last year – DLG Markets North America brings ADX as a new platform for agricultural stakeholders to share innovations, best practices and strategic insights, further strengthening the collaboration between Europe and North America.
Dairy education
The ADX will host education sessions targeted to dairy producers to help them learn and advance their operations. Throughout the show, the “Dairy Delivers” classroom offers practical, data-driven education sessions on key topics hosted by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, with speakers from top universities, industry associations and leading companies. The dairy classroom runs both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
'Dairy Delivers' classroom schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 5
8:30 a.m. – Free producers breakfast and light comedy
9:30 a.m. – Classroom opens, welcome speeches and introductions
10 a.m. – Pride in dairy, pride in everything you do
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, dairy farmer, mother and gold medalist at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, shares her inspiring journey of balancing life on the farm with competing on the world stage. Her story highlights the values of hard work, resilience and pride in both farming and athletics.
11 a.m. – Unaffected: Implementing an unprecedented HPAI surveillance program to protect the public and Vermont brand
Brande. E.B. Flory, dairy program manager, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12 p.m. – A new era in lameness management (Lunch and learn sponsored by Hoof Strong)
Nedap solution expert and Joey Aldana, Specialty Sales
1 p.m. – Milk quality matters: Practical tips for success on the farm
Explore key management areas that directly impact milk quality and farm profitability with Whitney Hull, dairy specialist at the University of Vermont. Topics will include preventing mastitis in dry and fresh cows, reducing milk loss and teat damage through proper milking routines and equipment management, improving bedding practices and effectively managing both clinical and subclinical mastitis cases. Practical, research-based strategies will be highlighted to help producers identify bottlenecks, implement long-term solutions and consistently produce high-quality milk.
4-7 p.m. – DairyFEST event including live entertainment, a cheese buffet, ice cream and cash bar
Thursday, Nov. 6
8:30 a.m. – Free producers breakfast and light comedy
9:30 a.m. – Classroom opens, welcome speeches and introductions
10 a.m. – Pride in dairy, pride in everything you do
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, dairy farmer, mother and gold medalist at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, shares her inspiring journey of balancing life on the farm with competing on the world stage. Her story highlights the values of hard work, resilience and pride in both farming and athletics.
11 a.m. – Sustainability in action: Making carbon scores work for dairy
Join a conversation with a dairy producer, Nestlé sustainability leader and industry experts as they explore why understanding your farm’s carbon score matters. This discussion will highlight practical steps producers can take to measure, manage and communicate their environmental footprint, helping position dairy for long-term success with customers, partners and consumers.
- Daniel Peerless, global responsible sourcing lead – dairy, Nestlé
- Jake Hoewisch, co-owner and dairy producer, Hoewisch Homestead Dairy LLC, Fremont, Wisconsin
- David Trimner, co-owner and dairy producer, Miltrim Farms, Athens, Wisconsin
- Carson Dugger, lead agronomist, Eocene Environmental Group (facilitator)
12 p.m. – Passing the torch: Lessons in dairy business transition
Hear directly from two dairy producers who have successfully navigated the complexities of family and business transition. In this candid discussion, they’ll share what worked, what they’d do differently and the lessons learned along the way, offering practical insight into the good, the bad and the unexpected of passing the farm to the next generation.
- Brady Weiland, co-owner and dairy producer, Weiland Dairy LLC and High Gear Holsteins LLC, Columbus, Wisconsin
- Will Gladstone, co-owner and dairy producer, Newmont Farm, Bradford, Vermont
- Kurt Petik, senior relationship manager, Rabo AgriFinance (facilitator)
1 p.m. – Strong teams, strong dairy
Michael Hoffman, founder and owner, Igniting Performance Inc.
2 p.m. – Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center: Investing in the future of dairy
Laura Ginsburg, dairy strategy and innovation manager, Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets
ADX founding partners
With 108 exhibitors and dairy specific brands already confirmed, ADX is quickly gaining momentum. Founding partners include Agri-Plastics, John Deere, Lely Center New England and Progressive Dairy serving as the official media partner.
Agri-Plastics
We’ve been part of Canadian Dairy XPO for many years, so when ADX launched, it just made sense. It’s a chance to support the industry, showcase our products and build real human connections. Even with technology everywhere, nothing replaces seeing the products in person and making human connections. Trade shows bring neighbors and industry partners together, creating conversations and relationships that move business forward and keep the dairy community strong.
John Deere
John Deere supports the ADX to promote innovation and education for dairy producers in the northeast U.S., recognizing the event as a valuable platform to advance the dairy sector’s future. Trade shows provide John Deere with a strategic platform to showcase cutting-edge innovations, advance sustainability initiatives, introduce new technologies and engage directly with producers – reinforcing its leadership in precision agriculture and smart farming solutions.
Lely Center New England
Trade shows are rich in history and woven into the fabric of our agriculture heritage. The annual shows provide a conduit for knowledge and resource sharing that positively impact our sales and service business as well as our customer base. The atmosphere provides an interactive social experience that allows for multiple generations to participate collectively.
