Join us July 14-16 in Green Bay!

The FARM Program is proud to bring you the 2025 Evaluator Conference July 14-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Join the FARM Program for a two-day conference filled with industry speakers, program area deep dives and a chance to connect with the network of FARM Program evaluators. Evaluator Conference tickets will include receptions, speaker sessions, lunches for day 1 and day 2, and transportation to off-site receptions. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included in the registration cost.

Tickets may be purchased for additional, optional activities that coincide with the Evaluator Conference. More information about these tours will be shared as it becomes available. Attendees will not be able to participate in both optional activities, as they occur simultaneously.

Hotel Information

The 2025 Evaluator Conference will be held at the Oneida Casino Hotel, located at 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313. Rooms are available at a rate of $139/night using the Group ID: 1277, Password: 16014375 or by calling the hotel directly at: (920) 494-7300 or 800-238-4263 . Be sure to ask for the group rate for the ‘Annual Evaluator Conference’.

Hotel reservations using the group code must be made by June 23.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

The FARM Program thanks its 2025 FARM Evaluator Conference sponsors for their support of this event. Contact us for more information about sponsorship opportunities at dairyfarm@nmpf.org.

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

At Glanbia, we believe in healthier lifestyles. Our purpose is to deliver better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. From sourcing pure, natural ingredients to creating smarter, next-gen products, we focus on getting our products into the hands of our consumers and customers. Our values are at the heart of our culture and they inspire us to grow and perform at the highest level.

Gold Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Conn Maciel Carey LLP is a boutique law firm focused on Labor & Employment, Workplace Safety, and Litigation. The clients we serve — from multi-national organizations to individuals — seek us out for strategic guidance ranging from day-to-day employment counseling to managing government regulatory investigations to leading complex litigation. What sets us apart is our special emphasis on workplace challenges, our creativity in crafting positive solutions, and our passion for serving our clients’ interests.

 

Silver Sponsors

Agenda

Check back regularly for agenda updates with speakers and topics!

Kickoff — July 14

4 p.m.  Evening Reception

Day 1 — July 15

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Welcome, New Evaluators
FARM Program

9 a.m. How FARM is implemented on the farm
FARM Excellence Award Winners Panel

10 a.m. International Dairy Animal Welfare
Julia Saraceni, ACER Consulting

11 a.m. The COR-4 People Plan: Harness the Power of People
Tom Wall, Dairy Coach

12 p.m. Lunch

1 p.m. Introducing the DMI Conservation Navigator
Bridgett Hilshey, Dairy Management Inc.

1:30 p.m. Enrichment Activities in Dairy Cattle 
Jennifer Van Os, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison

2 p.m. FARM Roundtable Discussions
FARM Program Staff

3:15 p.m. TBD
TBD

4 p.m. Lambeau Stadium Tour and Happy Hour

Day 2 — July 16

7 a.m. Breakfast

8 a.m. FARM Animal Care Version 4 Stats
Steven Roche, ACER Consulting

9 a.m. Workforce Culture
Sandy Larson, Larson Acres

10 a.m. TBD
TBD

10:45 a.m. TBD
TBD

12 p.m. Lunch & Conference Conclusion

 

Optional add-on afternoon activities.

JBS Meat Packing Plant Tour
FARM Program Staff