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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program Announced for the Heart of America Dairy Expo
December 18. Chesterfield…The program is set for the third annual Heart of America Dairy Expo, presented by Hiland Dairy Foods, on January 22-24, 2015 at the Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri.
“Our Expo program promises to be another good one for dairy farmers in the region,” says Expo Chairman and dairy farmer Larry Purdom of Purdy, MO.
“We kick off Thursday evening January 22 at 6 p.m. with a Grand Opening, of our sold out trade show of 55 exhibitors, including a buffet dinner and an early bird seminar. We have the largest dairy trade show in the southern Midwest along with nationally known speakers.
“Thanks to our many sponsors, registration is free for dairy farmers and their families with a nominal registration fee for allied industry representatives. All dairy farmers and allied industry are invited to attend,” says Purdom.
Friday’s morning program includes:
- “Stop, Look and Listen”—More than Just Getting the Chores Done” with Tom Lorenzen, sponsored by Alltech.
- “2=5, Treating Mastitis Effectively with Fewer Antibiotic Does”, with Dr. Brent Cousin, DVM, DACT, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
- “How to Reduce Costly Calf Hood Disease through Immune Support”, with Dr. Dan Tracy, DVM MS, sponsored by Multimin USA.
At Friday noon, attendees will enjoy a Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Soybeans, Quality Liquid Feeds and S&L Sales, Inc.
Andy Vance will give the keynote address following lunch with the “Future of American Agriculture: Potential and Pressure” sponsored by Central Life Sciences.
Friday’s afternoon program includes:
- “Evaluating your Risk Management Options” with a panel of dairy farmers sponsored by Missouri Soybeans and your soybean checkoff.
- “A Path Forward—The Potential of Dairy’s Future in the Midwest” with another panel sponsored by the Midwest Dairy Association.
- The 30th annual meeting of the Missouri Dairy Association.
The Missouri Holstein Association will conduct an internet cattle sale in the trade show on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. which concludes Friday’s educational programming.
On Saturday, the various dairy breed organizations will have their open board meetings and annual meetings followed by lunch at noon sponsored by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.
“We encourage visitors to enjoy all Missouri has to offer with Branson only 45 miles away from Springfield,” concludes Purdom.
Meal reservations are requested and may be made by viewing www.heartofamericadairy.org for more details and the complete Expo schedule.
Sleeping room reservations may be made by calling the Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center directly at 417/866-5253 or 888/532-4338 and ask for the Heart of America Dairy Expo room block.
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Editor’s note: Please add the Heart of America Dairy Expo to your calendar of upcoming events.
