2010 Tenative Conference Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

9 a.m.
Registration and exhibit area opens

10:30 a.m. –Animal Welfare
Charlie Arnot

11:15 a.m. –Health Benefits of Dairy
Adam Lock

12:00 p.m.–Lunch

1 p.m. –Nutrition
Mike Hutjens

2:00 p.m. –Forage Quality
Mike Allen

2:45 p.m. –Networking break

3:30 p.m. –Management Teams

4:15 p.m. –Management Teams Producer Panel

5 p.m. –Social Hourand Exhibitor Showcase

6:15 p.m. – Dinner

Friday, Feb. 12, 2010

7 a.m.
Registration opens
Breakfast buffet begins
Conference exhibits open

8 a.m. –Anima Care and Use Guidelines
Jamie Jonker

8:45 a.m. –Fresh Cow Panel

10:15 a.m. – Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – David Kohl

12 p.m. –Lunch

1 p.m. – Bonus Workshops! (select one)

Facilities Panel - Calf Housing, Manure

Farm Succession
Jamie Jonker

Environmental Updates
Barb Dartt

Public Relations

3 p.m. –Dairy Break

5 p.m. – Social Hour
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Silent Auction Opens

6 p.m. – Dairy Industry Recognition Dinner & Program

We will continue to update the schedule as sessions are confirmed.