MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will speak at the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. The Global Dairy Summit will be hosted by DATCP. Secretary Vilsack will share opening remarks at the Global Dairy Summit. In addition to Secretary Vilsack, the Global Dairy Summit will also feature presentations by national dairy industry leaders including:
- Krysta Harden, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Dairy Export Council
- Mike McCully, President and Owner, McCully Consulting
- Heather Anfang, President, Dairy Foods; and Executive Vice President, Land O’ Lakes, Inc.
- Dave Lenzmeier, Chief Executive Officer, Milk Specialties Global
Dairy farmers, processors, businesses, and industry stakeholders from around the world are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the Global Dairy Summit is to provide insight into the dairy economy, consider the industry outlook, and highlight potential marketing opportunities. Global Dairy Summit attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the speakers. Corey Geiger, Dairy Lead Economist at CoBank, will moderate the discussion. The Global Dairy Summit will be held in The Tanbark on the Expo grounds at Alliant Energy Center. It is free to attend with paid admission to World Dairy Expo, but pre-registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/
