The next DPC Annual Conference will be held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH, November 3 - 5, 2010.
The meeting agenda will consist of general sessions, and breakout working Task Force sessions.
The General Session topics will include:
Opening Remarks by Ohio Agriculture Director Boggs,
an update on Robotic Milking,
Electrolyzed Water as a Sanitizer- not yet recognized by EPA but being tested on some farms and milk plants,
Bulk Milk Transport Tanker sampling, with a demonstration on an actual milk tanker,
the status of rBST and current animal & human health,
Recycled Organic Bedding,
Farm Air Quality, the third leg of the Environmental Milk Stool,
A global Perspective on Dairy Exports and the EU Export Certificate changes on SCC/SPC,
The National Dairy Farm Program, and how dairies need to comply,
A Banker's Perspective on the current Dairy Farm situation,
a Vision of the Future of the Dairy Industry from Steve Schmid, CEO of Smith Dairy,
The Ohio Farm Bureau's Perspective on Animal Care,
An issue lurking- Electromagnetic Pulse, and how it can disrupt your dairy operations,
Tissue Residue Update by CVM.
More information, including registration information will be mailed to all members, around September 1st.
The Dairy Practices Council is now offering custom CDs containing your choice of over 100 DPC Guidelines. We can even include your own WordŽ, ExcelŽ, or PDF files on the CD along with the Guidelines you choose.
We will create and customize a CD for your training programs, workshops, or informational meetings. Or create CDs as handouts for farm groups, Coop members, hauler groups, and dairy regulators.
Customized with Your Logo
Supply us with your company or institution logo, state logo, or college / university logos and the CDs will be personalized. Customized CDs will also show your choice of CD title, group or organization name, etc.
Pricing
CD prices depend on the Guidelines included in the CD.
Call or write for further details
Phone: 215-355-5133
Email: dairypc@dairypc.org
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In June the Dairy Practices Council office relocated to a new location. Please note the new address and phone number listed below.