The Breunig family of Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, located in Wisconsin, has donated a top-notch Registered Holstein calf for a March 16 auction to benefit the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation. The Holstein calf, Jenny-Lou Million 2719 will be part of the Benefit Auction during the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s (PDPW) Business Conference March 16 & 17 in Madison, Wis. … Read More
PDPW Offers Calf Training Session
Wisconsin dairy producers can learn more about the latest calf-care techniques at the hand-on training offered by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. Choose from one of three one-day Calf Care Connection workshops: Dec. 8, Arlington, Wis.; Dec. 9, Chilton, Wis.; and Dec. 10, Eau Claire, Wis. Each one-day workshop will provide dairy producers, professional calf feeders and heifer growers … Read More
Herdsperson Training Scheduled in Wisconsin
Looking to build your cows and people management skills? Then sign-up today for the “Dairying Duo,” herdsperson training scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12, in Arlington, Wis. Developed by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Dairying Duo will include a one-day “Expert Cow Side Care” workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and a one-day “Mid-Management Matters” workshop on Thursday, Nov. 12. … Read More
PDPW Has New Website
Check out the updated website for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin! The site has a fresh updated look and provides more information than ever before. Dairy producers and industry leaders can now turn to the web site for weather information, markets updates, national agricultural news headlines as well as information related directly to PDPW, its members and activities. Formed … Read More
PDPW Offers Heifer and Calf Tours
Sign-up today for one of two days of four facility tours of Innovative calf and heifer operations, on Oct. 20 and 21. Developed by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, the Tuesday, Oct. 20 tour will feature four facilities in northeastern Wisconsin while the Wednesday, Oct. 21 tour will highlight four facilities in northwestern Wisconsin. “We’re going to check out … Read More
Youth Derby for Wis. Dairy Kids
Dairy youth ages 15 to 18 interested in exploring opportunities and aspects within the dairy industry are encouraged to sign up for Youth Leadership Derby, a weekend of fun and learning sponsored by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, and wraps up at noon on Sunday, Nov. 8. “No boring lectures with … Read More
PDPW Educational Calendar is Announced
Dairy producers in Wisconsin have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn new ones with the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) 2009-2010 educational workshops. Mark your calendar to attend these dynamic events – you need not be a PDPW member to attend. Everyone is welcome – now get learning! “The workshops and tours slated for the rest of … Read More
PDPW Elects New Officers
The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) have a new slate of officers to lead its 1,500-plus members. At its first meeting following its Annual Business Conference in mid March, PDPW Board of Directors elected Doug Knoepke, More-To-Do Farms, Durand, Wis., to serve as president; Eric Hillan, Rusk Rose Holsteins, Ladysmith, Wis; vice president; Marion Barlass, Barlass Jersey Farms, Janesville, … Read More