Join us Aug. 18-19 in Boise!
The FARM Program is proud to bring you the 2026 Evaluator Conference, Aug. 18-19 in Boise, Idaho.
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. Registration will include access to receptions, speaker sessions, breakfast and lunch for both days, and transportation to off-site activities. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included in the registration cost.
Tickets will be available for additional, optional activities that coincide with the Evaluator Conference.
Hotel Information
The 2026 Evaluator Conference will be held at Hotel Renegade, located at 1110 W Grove Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. Rooms are available at a rate of $229/night using the booking link below.
To help attendees cover increased hotel costs, the FARM Program is providing a $25/night credit to each reservation. Credits will be issued upon check-out from hotel.
Hotel reservations using the group code must be made before July 20.
Agenda
Day 1 — Aug. 18
7:00 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
Dr. Meggan Hain, National Dairy FARM Program
9: 15 a.m. Keynote: State of the Dairy Industry
Corey Geiger, CoBank
10:15 a.m. Calf Health & Colostrum Management
Dr. Caitlin Jeffrey, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
11 a.m. TBA
11:45 a.m. TBA
Dr. Joao Dorea, University of Wisconsin-Madison
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. Preparing for New World Screwworm
Dr. Sonja L. Swiger, Texas A&M AgriLife
2:00 p.m. Biosecurity Scenarios
Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Preventalytics LLC
3:00 p.m. Supporting FARM Database User Experience
FARM Program and WeWriteCode
3:45 p.m. FARM Town Hall
FARM Program
4:30 p.m. Food and Dairy Innovation Center Tour and Reception
Boise State University
Day 2 — Aug. 19
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Managing Customer Expectations
Panel Session
10 a.m. TBA
Bryce Chambers, Dairy West
10:45 a.m. TBA
11:30 a.m. Transportation and Culling Decisions
Lacey Alexander, Cargill
12 p.m. Lunch & Conference Conclusion
Optional add-on afternoon activities
Zoo Boise, Time TBA
Lactalis Plant Tour, Time TBA
Thank You to our Sponsors!
The FARM Program thanks its 2026 FARM Evaluator Conference sponsors for their support of this event. Contact us for more information about sponsorship opportunities at dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Gold Sponsors
Glanbia
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.
Idaho Milk Products
Idaho Milk Products is a vertically integrated dairy ingredients company producing milk protein concentrates, native milk permeates, fresh cream, ice cream, and dairy ingredient powder blends. Owned by local dairy farming families, the milk’s journey from farm to finished product is intentionally connected—enabling responsible stewardship, product integrity, and transparent, data-driven sustainability across our operations. Rooted in aligned producer and processor interests, we seek to bring value to milk for generations through scientific innovation and collaborative partnerships that create better food for a better future.
Silver Sponsors
Conn Maciel Carey
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.
Bronze Sponors
