2024 Dairy Managers Institute

December 10-11, 2024 Juneau, WIPrice: Members: $600; Non-members: $775 ($500 each add'l person from same farm) 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.

Carbon, Crops + Cows

November 12, 13 & 14 Price: $49/person There's a lot of talk about carbon and emissions these days – even the cows are part of the conversation. In a one-day session designed specifically for dairy farmers, we'll equip farmers with the tools to access the answers, talking points and resources they need.

PDP Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop

October 30-31, 2024 Sun Prairie, WIPrice: Member: $875; Non-Member: $1050 The Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop will take your business and financial acumen to the next level with instructor Dick Wittman this fall (Oct. 30-31) in Sun Prairie, Wis.

2024 Herdsperson Conference

October 29 and 30, 2024 Plover and Arlington, WIPrice: Member: $130; Non-Member: $305; ($100 for each add'l participant) Join us for the 2024 Herdsperson Conference for farm owners, herd managers and key dairy decision-makers. As heifer availability remains low and replacement cost remains high, this year's conference will focus on coupling longevity with profitability to create a blueprint for success. Join us on October 29 in Plover, WI, or October 30 in Arlington, WI, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  This program includes simultaneous Spanish translation.

2024 Calf Care Connection®

October 15 and 16, 2024 Price: Member: $130; Non-Member: $305; ($100 for each add'l participant) Ramp up your calf care expertise at the PDP Calf Care Connection® training. This workshop will be taught in English with simultaneous Spanish translation for the industry's top calf care managers and other experts looking to grow their skillset by learning from world-class trainers in a hands-on setting. These workshops will repeat in two locations on Oct. 15 and 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Cleveland and Fennimore, Wis.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders Workshop

September 18, 2024 Madison, WIPrice: $59/person USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed the largest changes to US milk pricing regulations in over two decades. Join us for a one-day workshop to discuss the implications for dairy industry organizations and the perspectives of different regions and stakeholders.

During this one-day program, participants will have the opportunity to join the discussion three different ways: in person in Madison, via live stream, or via recording post-event. 
 

PDP Stride™ Youth Leadership Conference

September 21, 2024 Platteville, WIPrice: $100/student Your future is now. PDP's Stride^TM 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.
 

ACE® Twilight Meetings

August 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.

2024 Innovation & Technology Farm Tours

August 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.

Carbon, Crops + Cows

July 29, 30, 31, August 1 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 PDP Accelerate™

July 24, 2024 Madison, WIPrice: $150/person Agriculture interns, get ready to step ahead of the pack with PDP Accelerate™. On July 24, 2024, interns will gather in Madison, Wisconsin for a one-day conference designed to build the skill sets needed to be successful in today's workforce. Make the right moves to stand out from the crowd by attending PDP Accelerate this summer.
 

2024 Hoof Management Workshop

June 20, 2024 Waunakee, WIPrice: $130 The 2024 PDP Hoof Health Workshop is heading to Waunakee, Wisconsin on June 20. The hands-on workshop will begin at 9:30 am and conclude at 3:30 pm, with the host dairy serving as an interactive case study. Take the next step in hoof health management with a workshop designed for your management team in mind: your hoof trimmer, herdsperson, veterinarian and nutritionist need to attend.

PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

Feb. 6 & Feb. 7, 2024 Green Bay, WIPrice: Member: $130; Non-Member: $305; each add'l member from same farm: $100 Join the 2024 PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop on February 6 & 7, 2024, at the Tundra Lodge Resort Waterpark & Conference Center in Green Bay, Wis. Farm owners, managers, key team members and allied industry will learn from leading experts to better understand how form and function impact dairy cattle during various stages of life. The repeating one-day sessions will explore genomics and dairy characteristics, as well as ethical approaches to decision-making regarding animal welfare with attendees experiencing a firsthand look at how animal care choices impact cull cow quality during a behind-the-scenes tour of the American Foods Group.
FEB. 6 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
 

PDPW Carbon Conference 2.0

January 30, 2024 Madison, WIPrice: Member: $130; Non-Member: $305; each add'l member from same farm: $100; Government: $75 It's time to dig deeper into carbon. Join dairy producers, allied industry and other engaged stakeholders at PDPW's Carbon Conference 2.0 on January 30, 2024, for a discussion about the changes and access to carbon markets. Registration begins at 9:30 am at the Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wis., with the conference concluding at 3:30 pm.

Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®

Jan. 9-11, 2024 Baton Rouge, LAPrice: $875 members; $1,050 non-members; $800 each add'l person from same farm The 2024 PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals^® is heading to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, January 9-11, 2024. The three-day executive-level professional development training and networking program is designed to expand the knowledge and skillset of dairy owners and managers, CEOs, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors.