Carbon, Crops + CowsJuly 29, 30, 31, August 1
Price: $20
There's a lot of talk about carbon and emissions these days – and now even the cows are part of the conversation. In a one-day session designed specifically for agronomists and conservationists, we'll take a look at who is driving all this, and why farmers are caught in the middle.
2024 Innovation & Technology Farm ToursAugust 21 and August 22, 2024
Colby and Berlin, respectively, WI Price: Member: $40; Non-Member: $80
Calling all dairy farmers! PDP is headed to two progressive Wisconsin dairy farms for the Innovation & Technology Farm Tours this August, and you're invited. Join us at one or both locations on Wednesday, August 21, at Haas Dairy in Colby, WI, and Thursday, August 22, at Trillium Hill Farm in Berlin, WI, for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology, systems, and management styles of two forward-leaning farms.
ACE® Twilight MeetingsAugust 26, 27, 28, & 29
Woodville, Pittsville, Kewaunee, Lodi, WIPrice: Free
The value of Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is $105 billion — and agriculture represents the majority of Wisconsin’s acreage. That makes your input regarding how we use and protect our communities and resources incredibly important.
Be a part of idea-sharing and productive conversations at the Agricultural Community Engagement® (ACE) Twilight Meetings, held August 26, 27, 28, and 29 from 6:00-8:30 p.m., in Woodville, Pittsville, Kewaunee and Lodi, WI.
PDP Stride™ Youth Leadership ConferenceSeptember 21, 2024
Platteville, WIPrice: $100/student
Your future is now. PDP's StrideTM Youth Leadership Conference is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on September 21, 2024, for an interactive program for future-minded 15- to 18-year-olds. This single-day program is for high school students looking to amplify and excel in their leadership skills while preparing for the future and discovering opportunities in the dairy and agriculture sectors.
PDP International Tour - ItalyApril 5-17, 2025
PDP is going to Italy! Mark your calendars for April 5-17, 2025, for an unforgettable Italian experience with PDP's world-class hospitality.
Itinerary and pricing are to be announced in July 2024.
2024 Dairy Managers InstituteDecember 10-11, 2024
Dairy Managers Institute® will equip today's dairy managers with the skills needed to become effective team leaders. Join us in December 2024 for an intensive management-development program for dairy managers on the farm or in agribusiness. Each attendee will select one tier to complete. While not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged to follow the program in chronological order.
Financial Literacy for Dairy® Varies by level. Level 1 begins Nov. 12-13, 2024
Juneau, Wis. Price: Varies by Level
Join the 2024-2025 PDP Financial Literacy for Dairy® training series this fall and winter, held at PDP Headquarters in Juneau, Wis. The multi-level, multi-session financial development program is designed to provide dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other agribusiness professionals a solid financial understanding and foundation and then stretch their thinking beyond current comfort zones.
Cornerstone Dairy Academy®March 11-12, 2025
Madison , WIPrice: students and producers pay $200; industry members pay $500
Join industry members from across the country as you build your leadership skills at this dynamic professional-development training. Applications are due January 31, 2025, for the March 11-12, 2025 program. The event will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.
Cornerstone Dairy Academy® - Española11 y 12 de marzo de 2025
Madison , WIPrice: estudiantes y productores pagan $200; los miembros de la industria pagan $500
Únase a miembros de la industria de todo el país mientras desarrolla sus habilidades de liderazgo en esta capacitación dinámica de desarrollo profesional. Las solicitudes deben presentarse el 31 de enero de 2025 para el programa del 11 al 12 de marzo de 2025. El evento se llevará a cabo en el Alliant Energy Center en Madison, Wis.
2024-2025 PDP Educational Programs Calendar2024-2025
The 2024-2025 PDP Educational Program Calendar answers the call for ongoing learning opportunities for an industry that thrives on idea sharing, discovering solutions and working together. The upcoming PDP calendar features out-of-state programs, hands-on workshops, youth programming, online programming through The Dairy Signal® and more.