Economic Impact Comparison

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

Economic ComparisonWe all know that the dairy industry means a lot to Wisconsin’s economy but it’s always helpful to have that put in comparison to better understand it.

Show Me Your Dairy

Chuck ZimmermanExhibitor, World Dairy Expo

Missouri Dairy AssociationI’m from the Show-Me state so I had to get a picture of the booth for the Missouri Dairy Association. They’re trying to attract and grow Missouri’s dairy industry.

Day Three Attendance Was Great

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

Attendance continues strong here at World Dairy Expo. Yesterday we had almost 13,000 visitors out here! We’ve had registered visitors from 77 countries.

Championship Dairy Products Auction Nets $19,000

Chuck ZimmermanExhibitor, World Dairy Expo

The third annual World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest auction was held Tuesday, October 4 at World Dairy Expo. The contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), raised $19,000. “We are absolutely ecstatic with the overall success of this year’s contest”, stated WDPA Executive Director Brad Legreid. “For being only in its third year, this year’s contest … Read More

Turn Up The Heat

Chuck ZimmermanExhibitor, World Dairy Expo

Kuhn BoothJust yesterday we were outside and sweating and the tents didn’t have sides up. Now exhibits like Kuhn Knight, have heaters going and we need it. It’s just a little chilly out there. But not bad at all.

Brown Swiss Show – Yodeling & Horns

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

Brown Swiss ShowToday the Brown Swiss Show took place and at the end of the show we were treated to authentic swiss yodeling and alphorns. I got caught across the ring from the action so pardon my photo. However, I was able to capture the sound.

Cooler Today

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

Barn FansYesterday these fans were very important as we had near record high temperatures. Today, it’s a different story. It’s cool and breezy, which I’m sure is much appreciated by visitors and animals alike.

Working From The Fishbowl

Chuck ZimmermanWorld Dairy Expo

World Dairy Diary OfficeHere’s where most of the posting to World Dairy Diary is taking place. It’s a nice little “fishbowl” of an office. I went out and had some small posters made to put on the windows. Then I can work in there with the lights out and people don’t know I’m there! It’s a self-defense thing.