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Event Details

Event Details for the 2024 Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention. *Past event 

March 4th & 5th
Salem Convention Center
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Schedule

2024 Oregon Dairy Farmers Schedule of Events

Monday, March 4th

8:30 am
Exhibitor Check-In Begins
11:30 am
Opening Ceremony & Lunch
1:00 pm
Keynote Speaker
Speaker:  Dr. Luke Miller, DVM
Title: Building High Performance Dairy Teams
2:00 pm
Milk Break with Exhibitors
3:00 pm
Breakout Sessions - 3 Concurrent
4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions - 3 Concurrent
5:00 pm
Wine & Cheese Reception with Exhibitors
6:30 pm
Dinner & Ice Cream Social
7:45 pm
Cornhole Competition

Tuesday, March 5th

8:00 am
Exhibitor Hall Opens -Breakfast on Own
9:00 am
Keynote Speaker
Speaker: Kevin Duling
Title: The Developing Superpower
10:00 am
Milk Break with Exhibitors
11:00 am
Breakout Sessions - 3 Concurrent
12:00 pm
Awards Luncheon
Check-off Check-in, Wins and What’s Next, Oregon Dairy Council
  • Appreciation Award, ODW
  • Distinguished Service Award, ODFA
  • Community Service Award, ODFA
1:45 pm
Keynote Speaker
Speaker: Don Tyler
Title: Family Business Challenges, Strategies, and Development
2:45 pm
Milk Break with Exhibitors
3:45 pm
Legislative Panel
4:45 pm
Beer & Cheese Reception
6:15 pm
Oregon Dairy Women Dinner, Princess Ambassador Coronation & Scholarship Auction
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Keynote Speakers

Kevin Duling

Kevin Duling is a grain market analyst who helps producers and end users throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. Kevin graduated from Oregon State University in Agricultural Economics before returning home to Maupin, Oregon to raise wheat. Kevin started helping growers with grain markets in 2009,where he now runs the KD Investors business full time, while still helping with the farm on the side. Kevin is a perennial guest on US Farm Report, Ag Day, and has written articles for Farm Journal and Top Producer.

Don Tyler

Don Tyler grew up on a diverse grain, hay, beef, sheep, and swine family farm. After graduating from Purdue, Don managed farms in Illinois, then become a partner in a grain and livestock operation. After six years, he established Tyler & Associates, a private Management Coaching and Advisory firm. With over 700 clients across the agricultural sector, his clientele includes family farms of all sizes, leadership development programs, and entrepreneurs in various industries. Don has also been a prolific writer for numerous agricultural publications over the past 20 years.

Dr. Luke Miller

Dr. Luke Miller's expertise extends to every level of a dairy operation. Prior to joining Alltech, he was the general manager for a 6,000-head, multi-site dairy in central California. Luke managed dairy operations, a team of 45 employees, and designed and constructed a state-of-the-art, 80-stall rotary. Previously, Luke spent eight years as a large animal vet. He aided in the design and implementation of dairy protocols and standard operating procedures. He received a bachelor's degree in animal science and a doctoral degree in vet medicine from Michigan State.
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Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions are designed to be in smaller group settings where engaging discussions and questions are welcome.

MONDAY
04
Mar 2024
3:00 - 4:00 pm Session

Critical Control Points for Calves, Luke Miller, DVM

Key Drivers of Corn Silage Fiber and Starch Digestibility, Nelson Lobos

An Agricultural Tour from the Oregon Trail to Modern Day, Julie Rentsch, ODC

4:00 - 5:00 pm Session

Navigating Water Law, Schwabe

Navigating Carbon Credits and Their Value, Moderated by Jay Gordon, Washington State Dairy Federation

ow to Make Silage Fermentation and Bunk Management Work For You, John Winchell, Alltech

TUESDAY
05
Mar 2024
11:00 - 12:00 pm Session

Five Communication Strategies of the Most Efficient Operations, Don Tyler

Bulk Tank Counts: What does it all mean? Justine Britten, Udder Health

Parlor Maintenance Panel, Nate Kazemier, DeLaval; Denver Fox, Excel; and Colton Matson, Mid Valley Dairy Services

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Main Events

education fun engaging events

Keynote Speakers

Bringing attendees quality speakers with a wide breadth of knowledge relevant to the dairy community.
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Breakout Sessions

A deeper dive into the topics relevant to you and your business. You'll leave your Breakout session with skills, knowledge, and practical strategies.
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Cheese Receptions

Enjoy delicious cheese and refreshments both days of convention. We invite elected officials and their staff so producers have the opportunity to network, build relationships, and tell their story.
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Legislative Panel

Get information about the current legislative session and the policies and issues affecting the dairy community.
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Exhibitor Hall & Dairy Bar

Meet with our wonderful exhibitors and see what products and services they can offer you and your business.
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Oregon Dairy Women Scholarship Auction

Support the Oregon Dairy Women Scholarship
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2024 Exhibitors

Agri-King

Agri-Services Agency

AgWest Farm Credit

Amelicor

BRIM Tractor

Cutco

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

DeLaval

ERNST IRRIGATION

Ever.Ag

Excel Dairy Service

G. S. Long Company

HOLT Ag Solutions

Lee Real Estate Oregon

Livestock & Wildfire Research Group/Oregon State University Extension

Kroes Northwest

Mid Valley Dairy Services

NCRS Oregon

Northwest Seed and Supply

Neutral Foods

Oak Lea Mixers

Oregon Ag Trust

Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council

Oregon Dairy Women

OSU Ext. Coos County

Pacific Risk Management, Inc.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Pratum Co-op

Premier Northwest Insurance

Pure Energy Group

Redmond Minerals

select Sires

Simplot Western Stockmen's

Stettler Supply Company

Tillamook Farm Store

Udder Health

Wilber Ellis

Zoetis

Location
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The Salem Area
Event Location

Salem Convention Center

THE SALEM CONVENTION CENTER is conveniently located in the heart of Salem’s downtown. Adjoining The Grand Hotel in Salem and Bentley’s, the Convention Center offers more than 30,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. It is located approximately 60 miles south of the Portland International Airport.

Address
200 Commercial Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301
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Accommodations

The Grand Hotel Salem

The Grand Hotel in Salem, conveniently adjoins the Salem Convention Center, features 193 luxurious, beautifully appointed guest rooms and premier suites. Wi-fi and breakfast are included.

Location
201 Liberty Street SE Salem OR, 97301
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