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 this event,” states Doug Knoepke, a Durand, Wis., dairy producer and president of PDPW. “We recognize that youth sit in a classroom five days a week, so this weekend event will take youth to where the action is as well as engage them in hands-on labs, competitions and one-of-a-kind workshops.
“Youth who attend may return home tired, but they will definitely be glad that they attended this event. The concluding keynote by former National FFA officer and Cornell graduate student Barrett Keene will have youth talking about his message for days—and will help them push toward success.”
Knoepke adds that this event, which is limited to the first 100, is designed for youth from dairying families as well as off-farm youth wanting to learn more about what the dairy industry encompasses. It’s also an ideal opportunity for youth to network and have some good wholesome fun while expanding their horizons.