Calf Care Connection – Oct. 11, 12, 13, 2017, in Chilton, Eau Claire, and Fennimore, Wis. Dr. Therese Ollivett and other calf experts will share the latest research and management practices in calf health, housing and sanitation.

Financial Literacy for Dairy – Oct. 23-24, Dec. 19-20, 2017, and Jan. 23-24 and April 9-10, 2018, in Madison, Wis. A new curriculum, led by Dr. David Kohl, will provide dairy farmers and allied industry with the knowledge base and financial acumen necessary to successfully and confidently make daily, annual, and long-term strategic decisions in their dairy business.

Out-of-State Dairy Tour – Nov. 7-9, 2017, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. A tour of multiple dairies and creameries across Virginia will give 50 dairy farm owners and managers a new perspective on dairy farming.

Food & Policy Summit – Dec. 6-7, 2017, in Madison, Wis. Dairy owners, community leaders, elected officials and food system professionals will meet to discuss consumer trends and hot-button dairy science issues.

Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals – Jan. 16-18, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Dairy owners and managers, CEOs, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors will come together for executive-level professional development training and networking, led by Dr. David Kohl and Disney trainer Lee Cockerell.

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop – Feb. 7 and 8, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. This one-day workshop will explore and discuss animal handling practices, body condition scoring, culling decisions, antibiotic use and other welfare challenges.

Cornerstone Dairy Academy – March 13-14, 2018, in Madison, Wis. This three-pillar leadership program will draw dairy farmers and industry professionals to focus on communications, ethics, economic trends and servant leadership.

PDPW Business Conference – March 14-15, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Nearly 2,000 dairy farm owners, managers, and industry professionals will come together to access best-in-class dairy education and networking under one roof.

Youth Leadership Derby – April 7-8, 2018, in Oregon, Wis. A two-day lock-in draws 100 high school students for engaging, hands-on training including a visit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for dairy science lab tours and training.

Agricultural Professional Partnerships – May 22-24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Focused trainings and tours provide an opportunity for non-farm professionals who are looking to grow their understanding of the dairy industry from animal science to ecology and business management practices.