Dr. Wayne Weiland, regional manager for Standard Dairy Consulting in Holcombe, Wis., will lead the discussion “Key Essentials for Future Success on Any Dairy Farm” at both meetings. He grew up on a dairy farm and worked 10 years in a private veterinary practice before joining the consulting firm in 2007. Weiland has worked to develop a new generation of dairy consultants, coaching people on business development, integrity selling and on-farm technical services.

During both forums, Mike McGrann, executive director of the S. Dale High Center for Family Business at Elizabethtown College, will lead a discussion on “healthy farms and healthy families.” His program, “Critical Principals for Long-Term Success of Your Family Business,” is part of the resources offered through the business center.

Three young dairy producers, members of the AgBiz Masters Program, will participate in a panel discussion to share how they applied the program’s information to identify best management practices to improve their dairy operations. The panel discussion will be held during each profit forum luncheon.

Breakout sessions will focus on improving internal herd growth through optimal calf and heifer care, understanding cost of production and business budgeting, developing a marketing plan, and improving milk quality. Participants can choose to attend two of the four breakout sessions at both forums.