Sitting in his home office sipping a cup of coffee, Paul Larmer is seemingly common. Unbeknownst to the average person, his influence on the dairy cattle genetics sector of the industry is undeniable. It is for both his remarkable leadership and self-effacing attitude that Larmer is named this year’s World Dairy Expo International Person of the Year.

It’s long been said that the dairy industry is built on relationships. For more than 25 years, university, technical school and short course students have gotten an early start on building relationships for their careers through the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Mentor Program.

Top showmanship judges look for a clean, shiny animal free of dust and dandruff. A few extra minutes in the barn each day prior to the show can achieve that look for your show animals.

What do you get when two passionate dairy professionals decide that college students deserve a broader view of the dairy industry, an opportunity to connect the dots from farm to factory and to begin building their professional network all while keeping animal welfare and a healthy planet top of mind? Dairypalooza!

Participating in the 4-H dairy project is much more than exhibiting a heifer at Achievement Day. Many life skills are learned through the project that can lead to a love of the dairy industry.

"Remember, the future of the dairy industry lies in the hands of passionate and dedicated individuals – embrace your role and stay committed to your goals and visions for the future."—Geordie Woods

The University of Florida and the University of Guelph have cultivated a new science communication collaboration to engage college students in an international podcast production.

From an early age, Libby Hasheider played an active role in her family’s dairy farm in southern Wisconsin by assisting her grandpa in feeding and caring for calves. This experience ignited her desire to merge her two passions together – love of teaching and dairy.