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Fifty-three enthusiastic, young dairy industry advocates from across the nation completed the first phase of the Holstein Foundation's renowned Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2-5. Throughout the four-day program, class members had a schedule full of workshops aimed at improving their leadership, communication and advocacy skills. YDLI Phase II takes place over the next 12 months in participants' home communities, and the class will come together again for Phase III in New Mexico, Feb. 29-March 3, 2012.
The Wisconsin Holstein Association has scheduled this year’s Barn Meetings for March 24, 28 and 30 and April 1. All meetings will start at 11 a.m. and will feature presentations by Dr. Chris Booth or Dr. Matthew Dorshorst on reproductive tools and current reproduction protocols.
More than 30 individuals representing Pennsylvania’s livestock industry convened in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to discuss ways to effectively work together to develop healthy, active animal agriculture coalitions committed to bolstering the state’s livestock, dairy and poultry industries.
As with any consignment sale, a lot of work goes into planning and conducting the annual Michigan State University (MSU) Spartan Spectacular calf sale. What makes the Spartan Spectacular calf sale different from the majority of similar sales is that it is completely managed by MSU students from start to finish.
From selecting consignments to arranging for the delivery of feed and straw to developing a to-the-minute volunteer schedule to complete chores, animal preparation and other routine duties, MSU Dairy Club and dairy cattle judging team members plan, organize and run the consignment sale every year.
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Summary: Sarah Caldwell (then a Penn State senior) provided this report from the Dairy Science Club's spring trip to Costa Rica. Along with information about the students' itinerary, which featured several farm visits, Caldwell provided more than 20 photos from this once-in-a-lifetime trip opportunity.
Because this article was so popular, we asked Caldwell a follow-up question:
Q: During your college career, you've traveled on two international trips. Why do you think it's important for students to learn about dairying in other countries?
A: For students who want to continue in the dairy industry after graduation, a trip abroad can be very educational. On my two trips abroad to Costa Rica and Ireland, I was able to see firsthand the challenges and advantages producers in those countries faced. As far apart as we were, it was interesting to see how similar our industries are. In addition to the souvenirs I brought back to the U.S., I also brought new ideas and a fresh perspective for dairying in this country.
—Sarah Caldwell, 2011 Penn State Graduate, Sales Trainee for Dow AgroSciences
Dairy science students from five universities recently attended the inaugural Western regional meeting of the American Dairy Science Association-Student Affiliate Division in Fresno, California. The meeting was held March 5-6 and attracted 44 students and advisers, in addition to several industry professionals.
The newly-established Western Region focuses on providing educational, leadership and networking opportunities to students in the West.
The Cornell Dairy Executive Program opened its eighth class December 5, 2010, at the Statler Hotel on the Cornell University campus. Thirty-one participants from seven states and Lima, Peru, were brought together for this year-long program, held over three separate sessions.
Participants heard from speakers on topics including dairy operations management, business financial assessment, marketing, and personal growth and motivation.
More than 350 producers and industry representatives braved one of the worst blizzards in history to hit the Midwest to attend the 2011 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference Feb. 3–5.
Greg Hooker of Diamond H Dairy in Chowchilla, California, served as the host producer for the 2011 Western Regional Dairy Challenge. Fifty-six students from six different universities evaluated Hooker's operation and presented their findings to him and a panel of judges. Here was Hooker's feedback on his Dairy Challenge experience.
Q. What suggestion from the students are you most likely to implement?
HOOKER: The biggest suggestion the students mentioned was mastitis, and that's definitely something I'm going to look at. We'll reevaluate the milking protocol and look at dipping.
Sunny Fresno, California, served as the location for the 2011 Western Regional Dairy Challenge, held March 3-5. Six universities were represented, with 56 total students participating.
Many university and extension professionals, as well as local industry representatives, volunteered their time to serve as coaches, judges and coordinators for the three-day event.
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