The Canadian Dairy XPO is proud to once again bring an innovative and dynamic speaker line up to the PURINA Dairy Classroom presented by Ontario Farmer. Located in Hall 1, the Dairy Classroom has been a feature of CDX since its inception. After seeing the success of their sponsored COW SIGNALS workshops along with the exceptional presentations and farmer attendance, Agribrands Purina signed on to be the Title Sponsor of the Dairy Classroom for the next three years, starting in 2016.Barry Sutherland, Ruminant Technical Services Manager with Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. explained why being part of the Dairy Classroom is important to his company, "Purina has always been committed to being an active supporter of the Canadian Dairy Industry – especially in helping producers learn more about new developments and technologies and how they can benefit their own operations."
Speakers at CDX 2016 are varied in both experience and message
Speakers from CDX 2016 , (left to right): Bruce Vandenberg - Mariposa Dairy Ltd., Eric Spell - AGCareers.com, Dr. Roger Scaletti - Alltech Canada, Mark Stephenson - The University of Wisconsin, Francisco Rodriguez, DVM - DeLaval North America, Wally Smith, President - Dairy Framers of Canada
This year's Purina Dairy Classroom intends to do just that; as always, to benefit the dairy farmer. Featuring outstanding speakers from around the world, as well as two producer panels sought from within Canada, the Purina Dairy Classroom will continue to bring education and value to producers.
Agreeing with the CDX principles Sutherland added, "Agribrand Purina are thrilled with this successful initiative and very proud that producers continue to see real value in this program. It was an easy decision to support the CDX Classroom program because it fits so well with our philosophy of sharing new ideas with producers that will help them succeed into the future. Your success – is our success!"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2016
Kicking off the Purina Dairy Classroom on both mornings is Dr. Jan Pol from the popular Nat Geo Wild show, The Incredible Dr. Pol, delivering a message of industry responsibility and speaking to youth on paths to success.
Following Dr. Pol is the Milking Robot Producer Panel, presented by Shur-Gain followed by Wally Smith, President of Dairy Farmer's of Canada. In the afternoon Dr. Roger Scaletti from Alltech Canada will be discussing proper teat dipping and performing a live udder tissue analysis on stage. Rounding out day 1, Francisco Rodriguez, DVM, of DeLaval North America and owner of Colganados Genetics (Columbia) will be speaking on the value behind on farm robotics and how to translate that value into business economics.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7th, 2016
Following Dr. Pol is the second producer panel, On-Farm Processing featuring processors from across Canada. After which Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin will speak on "understanding your US trade partner." At 1pm Eric Spell, CEO and President of AGCareers.com will speak on hiring, motivating and leading your farm team. Ending day 2 is Bruce Vandenberg from Mariposa Dairy Ltd. and Ontario Goat, holding an interactive discussion and virtual tour of a commercial dairy goat operation.
Purina and Barry Sutherland agree with CDX that this is a "world class" speaker line up, "The speakers and topics at the 2016 Purina Dairy Classroom are truly world class and we are very proud to be a part of such a high calibre event. It is our sincere hope that the speakers at the Purina Dairy Classroom will provide a valuable learning experience, in conjunction with visiting all of the great booths, highlighting suppliers and technologies from all segments of our exciting industry."
Milking Robot Producer Panels
Main stage in the Purina Dairy Classroom,
Wednesday, from 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Robot Producer Panel, presented by Shur-Gain, will feature dairy producers selected by the 4 major robot companies, speaking about their personal experiences with their robots and the changes the robots have brought to farm/family life in the Purina Dairy Classroom, Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 .
Frank and Heather Louwagie: Hillmanor Farms (Lely), Chris Frizzell: Frizzell's Valleyville Farm (Boumatic), Joe and Barb Terpstra: Cranbrook Farms Ltd. (DeLaval), and Jack Danen: Danensview Farms (GEA).
On-Farm Processing Producer Panels
Main stage in the Purina Dairy Classroom,
Thursday, from 11:30am - 1:00pm
CDX On-Farm Processing Panel in the Purina Dairy Classroom, Thursday, April 7th, 2016:
Bonnie den Haan - Sheldon Creek Dairy (Ontario), Jenny Butcher - Little Brown Cow (Ontario), Hennie Bos - Bles-Wold Dairy (Alberta) and Hetty Smyth - Armadale Farms Dairy (New Brunswick)
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