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DAY 1 - Wednesday, April 4th 2018 10:00am - 3:30pm

LOCATION: Upper LobbyPresented byPresented by

DAIRY CLASSROOM

PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT

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9:00am – 10:00am BREAKFAST SPEAKER – ROAD TRIP RAMBLINGS WITH RUSSELL GAMMON & DR. TIM HENSHAW Nova Scotia native Russell Gammon has been involved in the global Dairy Industry for over 35 years. Gammon is part of Team CDX, starring in his “Gammon Gabs” posts on social media. Dr. Henshaw is a passionate

Agvocate and Youtube sensation.

10:00am – 10:15am GOOD MORNING & WELCOME FROM COURTNEY O’NEIL, PURINA Purina representative Courtney O’Neil and the Canadian Dairy XPO will give a warm welcome to attending producers. Courtney was raised on a dairy farm in East-Central Ontario. Courtney has now been with Purina for 4

years and is currently the marketing coordinator for Ontario.

10:15am – 11:15am GREG PETERSON, THE PETERSON FARM BROTHERS, ASSARIA, KS The Peterson Farm Bros became an internet sensation overnight, with the release of their first parody, “I’m Farming and I Grow It” in 2012. They produce entertaining and educational videos on their YouTube channels and

travel around the country spreading the good word on Agriculture.

11:15am – 12:15pm MIKE JERRED, GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - DAIRY, CARGILL ANIMAL NUTRITION Constantly looking for ways to optimize every part of the farm business to improve animal productivity, Mike Jerred helps producers become data driven not just “gut” re-actionists, having 24/7 access to seamless,

structured, and actionable information that can be used for long term decision making, data driven decisions and risk mitigation.

12:15pm – 1:00pm DAIRY AT GUELPH - MEET THE EXPERTS! Dairy at Guelph is a cross-faculty group that has been created at the University of Guelph to communicate research relevant to dairy producers. Speaking today are: Stephen Le Blanc, Professor in the department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Research Program Director – Animal Production Systems at the University of Guelph David Kelton, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Chair in Dairy Cattle Health, Professor, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College Christine Baes, Semex / Canadian Dairy Network / Holstein Canada Professor in Dairy Genomics, Department of Animal Biosciences and Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock

1:00pm – 2:30pm MEASURING INPUTS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTION PANEL - sponsored by Zoetis Allison Pylypjuk, Veterinarian Interlake Dairy Services – Manitoba will moderate a discussion with 3 producers from across Canada on how to properly select, measure and evaluate inputs to increase

and maximize production.

2:30pm – 3:30pm CONSUMER PREFERENCE & EXPANDING ETHNIC MARKETS Bita Farhang, Research and Market Development Manager & George MacNaughton, Director - Operations and Regulatory Compliance. Learn to understand the modern-day consumer as their consumption preferences change and niche marketing opportunities present themselves.

NEW LOCATION! - Upper Lobby off Entrance #1

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LOCATION: Upper Lobby

DAY 2 - Thursday, April 5th 2018 10:00am - 3:30pmPresented by

DAIRY CLASSROOM

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PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT

9:00am – 10:00am BREAKFAST SPEAKER – ROAD TRIP RAMBLINGS WITH RUSSELL GAMMON & DR. TIM HENSHAW Nova Scotia native Russell Gammon has been involved in the global Dairy Industry for over 35 years. Gammon is part of Team CDX, starring in his “Gammon Gabs” posts on social media. Dr. Henshaw is a passionate

Agvocate and Youtube sensation.

10:00am – 10:15am GOOD MORNING & WELCOME FROM COURTNEY O’NEIL, PURINA Purina representative Courtney O’Neil and the Canadian Dairy XPO will give a warm welcome to attending producers. Courtney was raised on a dairy farm in East-Central Ontario. Courtney has now been with Purina for 4

years and is currently the marketing coordinator for Ontario.

10:15am – 11:15am GREG PETERSON, THE PETERSON FARM BROTHERS, ASSARIA, KS The Peterson Farm Bros became an internet sensation overnight, with the release of their first parody, “I’m Farming and I Grow It” in 2012. They produce entertaining and educational videos on their YouTube channels and

travel around the country spreading the good word on Agriculture.

11:15am – 12:15pm MIKE JERRED, GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - DAIRY, CARGILL ANIMAL NUTRITION Constantly looking for ways to optimize every part of the farm business to improve animal productivity, Mike Jerred helps producers become data driven not just “gut” re-actionists, having 24/7 access to seamless,

structured, and actionable information that can be used for long term decision making, data driven decisions and risk mitigation.

12:15pm – 1:00pm DAIRY AT GUELPH - MEET THE EXPERTS! Dairy at Guelph is a cross-faculty group that has been created at the University of Guelph to communicate research relevant to dairy producers. Speaking today are: Art Hill, Professor and Chair, Department of Food Science David Kelton, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Chair in Dairy Cattle Health, Professor, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College Christine Baes, Semex / Canadian Dairy Network / Holstein Canada Professor in Dairy Genomics, Department of Animal Biosciences and Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock

1:00pm – 2:30pm PROGRESSIVE DAIRY YOUTH PANEL - sponsored by Shur-Gain Speak with young dairy superstars, discussing succession and transition from previous generations, risk evaluation, cash flow and more!

2:30pm – 3:30pm CONSUMER PREFERENCE & EXPANDING ETHNIC MARKETS Bita Farhang, Research and Market Development Manager & George MacNaughton, Director - Operations and Regulatory Compliance alongside John Dilley Vice-President Innovation and Technical Regulatory Affairs -

Parmalat Canada! Learn to understand the modern-day consumer as their consumption preferences change and niche marketing opportunities present themselves.

NEW LOCATION! - Upper Lobby off Entrance #1

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LOCATION: Upper Lobby

DAY 1 - Wednesday, April 4th 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pmMEASURING INPUTS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTION PANELPresented by

DAIRY CLASSROOMSponsored by:

Alison Pylypjuk - Veterinarian at Interlake Dairy Services, MB Dr. Allison Pylypjuk was raised on a dairy farm in southern Manitoba. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Allison participated in the Cornell Summer Dairy Institute in 2010. In 2016, Allison started Interlake Dairy Services, a veterinary consulting practice that focuses on preventative medicine. Dr. Pylypjuk is also a contract veterinarian with Zoetis that provides technical support in Ontario. Allison, together with her husband and family, operate a 75 cow tie-stall dairy in Manitoba.

Josh Ireland - Albadon Farms, Teeswater, ONGenerations: 4th generation Cows Milked: 230 HolsteinsTop 2 things you have done to maximize production:1. Calf and heifer performance is a major focus with growth rates tracked in order to reach their full genetic potential. Heifers are bred at 52% of mature body weight and this usually occurs at 11-12 months. 2. Limiting stressors and optimizing comfort in the sand bedded free stall barn helps this herd of Holsteins produce an RHA of 14,400kg of milk and 43L per day.

Jodi Wallace - Anderson Farms/Silverstream Holsteins, Veterinarian at Ormstown Veterinary Hospital, Ormstown, QCGenerations: 6th generation Cows Milked: 100 HolsteinsTop 2 things you have done to maximize production:1. Focus on exceptional calf health and growth rates for a targeted age at first breeding of 11 months2. Our breeding strategy uses sexed semen in the top 75% of the herd and the rest are breed to black angus

Jodi has 1200 acres cash crop and 6000 maple taps and farms with her husband Mark Anderson, and the Anderson family.

Joseph Holtmann - Rosser Holsteins, Rosser, MBGenerations: 3rd generation Cows Milked: 570 HolsteinsTop 2 things you have done to maximize production:1. Focus on calf health and calf rearing2. Ketosis testing and On-Farm Milk Culturing

Rosser Holsteins uses a free stall style of barn for the milking herd as well as some bedding packs for close-up cows and fresh heifers/cows.

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SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT

NEW LOCATION! - Upper Lobby off Entrance #1

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DAY 2 - Thursday, April 5th 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pmPROGRESSIVE DAIRY YOUTH PANEL

LOCATION: Upper LobbyPresented by

DAIRY CLASSROOM

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PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT

SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT

DAY 2 - Thursday, April 5th 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pmPROGRESSIVE DAIRY YOUTH PANEL

LOCATION: Upper LobbyPresented by

DAIRY CLASSROOMSponsored by:

Kevin Forbes - Forbesvue Farms, Sarnia, ON Generations: 3rd generation Cows Milked: 200 HolsteinsBarn Setup: Freestall with parlourUnique piece of info on Forbesvue:Twice hosted the Breakfast on the Farm in Lambton County.

Matt Plett - Plemark Holsteins, Blumenort, MB Generations: 1st generation Cows Milked: 64 HolsteinsBarn Setup: Tie-StallWe are a true first generation farm. Though both of us grew up as dairy farm kids, my family farm was sold when I was 12, and my family moved to the US. I always dreamt of farming again someday, and was fortunate that the farm my family had sold came up for sale in 2007. We bought it, renovated, found a herd of cows and started milking. In 2012, my wife’s brothers left their farm to pursue different careers, and the opportunity came to buy that farm, with a larger land base and more developed yard space.

Alanna Coneybeare - Conlee Farms Inc., Listowel, ONGenerations: 5th generation Cows Milked: 125 HolsteinsBarn Setup: RobotI graduated from the University of Toronto in 2016 with a Hons. Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies, and minoring in Human Geography. After spending 4 years in Toronto talking about food and sustainable food systems, I realized the incredible opportunity I had back home working alongside my family. So I decided to come home to discover and explore the role of a family farm in our broader food system.

Nick Brown - Brownsville Farms Ltd., Sussex, NBGenerations: 4th generation Cows Milked: 390 HolsteinsBarn Setup: Freestall with parlourUnique piece of info on Brownsville:All milking cows go out to pasture for 30 days in May-June

NEW LOCATION! - Upper Lobby off Entrance #1