The National Dairy FARM Program, in collaboration with Beef Quality Assurance, will host a 45-minute informational session, “New World screwworm: Risks, Response and Herd Protection” in Mendota 4 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CT on Oct. 1.
Learn how the dairy industry, veterinarians, and government agencies are preparing for the potential impact of New World screwworm. This session will cover the current outbreak situation, response planning, producer preparedness, and actions needed to protect animal health and maintain business continuity. Panelists will review the history of New World screwworm in the United States, highlight key lessons learned from past eradication efforts, and discuss the factors shaping today’s risk to the dairy industry, including specific considerations for calf and heifer raising.
Attendees will leave with practical tools to help identify, prevent, and respond to a potential outbreak, with attention to high-risk groups such as newborn calves, replacement heifers, animals with wounds, and cattle managed in group housing or pasture-based settings.
Join the National Dairy FARM Program for its 45-minute panel session, “FARM ES: Turning Stewardship into Opportunity” in Mendota 4 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. CT on Oct. 1.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship (FARM ES) Program is designed for dairy farmers across the country to showcase U.S. dairy’s environmental leadership through a single, streamlined platform.
The session will discuss the latest updates on FARM ES and the Ruminant Farm System (RuFaS) model. Speakers will talk through how the program is opening doors to new value streams while protecting dairy’s license to operate.
The National Dairy FARM Program is currently undergoing its periodic revision, and this webinar will provide an overview of what to expect as Version 2028 takes shape. Speakers will review the program’s history and governance structure, outline the current development timeline and walk through the proposed updates for Animal Care and Workforce Development. The session will also explain how dairy farmers and other industry stakeholders can shape the future of the FARM Program by participating in the process, including how to submit comments and share feedback before decisions are finalized.
As digital tools play a growing role on dairy farms, keeping your farm’s information secure is increasingly important. Join the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar focused on data privacy. This session will focus on how data is collected, stored and protected within the FARM Program.
Join more than 300 leading voices from across the dairy value chain to examine the current sustainability landscape, explore opportunities for U.S. dairy, and connect with colleagues from across the country.
Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for beef and dairy producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training, and other great topics.
During the event, producers can become BQA certified, qualify for FARM Animal Care stockmanship continuing education, network with fellow producers, participate in hands-on demonstrations led by animal handling experts, and learn innovative management techniques. Industry experts will cover topics such as beef x dairy opportunities, pasture management, consumer insights, and cull cattle management.
Join FARM in Phoenix for the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) taking place October 20-23.
This year’s annual meeting theme, “Making Every Drop Count — Reimagining Dairy’s Future,” is not just a phrase but a call to action. It’s an invitation for farmer leaders, promotion and cooperative organizations, food industry leaders, and other stakeholders to come together and shape the future of our industry and farmer-led organizations.
The Center for Dairy Excellence hosts a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar, this month’s webinar is titled “FARM Program: Overview & Version 5.0 Updates.” Beverly Hampton Phifer, Senior Director of Animal Care from the National Dairy FARM Program, will share an overview of the National FARM Program and explain why FARM was created for dairy farmers by dairy farmers. In addition to discussing Version 5.0 updates, Hampton Phifer will also share how adhering to FARM guidelines can effectively mitigate risk for dairy producers.
To join the discussion in a format that is most convenient for you, the Center will host it in a webinar, podcast, and conference call format. There is no cost to participate in the ‘Protecting Your Profits’ discussion, and no registration is necessary.
Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program and the National Dairy FARM Program for a joint webinar addressing mental health in agriculture. The hour-long session will cover practical strategies for managing stress, offering actionable techniques tailored to the unique demands of dairy farming. Available resources and support will also be highlighted.
This session is open to dairy farmers, including FARM Program participants, cooperative staff, associate members affiliated with NMPF, and other individuals interested in the topic. NMPF reserves the right to prioritize participation for members and FARM Program participants.
