Dairy Strong conference unveils speaker lineup

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Leading political analysts, ag experts, innovative farmers and business strategists will be among featured speakers at the Dairy Business Association’s 2025 Dairy Strong conference.

The conference will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 15-16. It will kick-off with a party at Lambeau Field and conclude with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Master Cheese Reception and a special celebration for DBA’s 25th anniversary.

The Dairy Strong conference brings together forward-thinking farmers, ag professionals, and government and university representatives to tackle the industry’s most significant issues today. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers and experts on policy, sustainability and the future of dairy.

“We consistently strive to present distinguished speakers and presenters who deliver innovative and inspiring discussions,” Tim Trotter, DBA CEO, said. “We look forward to reuniting with colleagues and friends at Dairy Strong in January as we continue to move dairy’s path forward.”

Several featured speakers and their topics include:

• Drew Kessler from Houston Engineering Inc will lead a discussion with participants completing their first year of the Farmers for Sustainable Food Climate-Smart Program. Farmers Michael Crinion and Patrick Maier will share their learnings and outcomes and how they plan to incorporate the information into their management plans for the future success of their farms.
• Dana Coale, deputy administrator, Agriculture Marketing Service will be joined with other Federal Order Milk Marketing officials to discuss the progress and expectations of the final FMMO rule.
• Cassandra Kuball, vice-president of the Torrey Advisory Group, will provide an outlook on dairy policy in Washington, D.C. for 2025. Edge Director of Government Affairs, Karen Gefvert will discuss Edge’s policy priorities for the upcoming year.
• Leading ag economists Mike North and Marin Bozic will discuss their predictions and insights for the milk marketing landscape, particularly in the Upper Midwest where supplies may be tighter in the new year.

For a list of speakers and other agenda details, visit DairyStrong.org.

Registration: Visit DairyStrong.org to reserve your spot at the 2025 Dairy Strong conference.