Ohio Dairy Producers Association Annual Meeting Invitation

By Andi Anderson

The Ohio Dairy Producers Association (ODPA) invites all Ohio dairy farmers to attend their annual meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH.

Whether you are an ODPA member or not, you are encouraged to join this important event. Enjoy lunch provided by sponsors and learn how ODPA is navigating the future of dairy on your behalf.

The meeting will examine the current state of the industry, evaluate the evolving needs of Ohio’s dairy farms, and critically assess state and federal policies impacting dairy. Together, attendees will explore statewide strategies and industry initiatives needed to shape a prosperous future.

Guest speaker Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, will share insights into the new Trump administration and the importance of proactively engaging with key federal staff and elected leadership in this new political climate.

Meeting Agenda:

9:30: Registration & Donuts

10:00: Ohio State Dairy Program Report & Ohio Dairy Research Fund Update

Maurice Eastridge, Professor & Sr. Associate Chair, OSU Department of Animal Sciences

10:30: Federal Order 33 Market Administrator Report

William Pollock, Senior Agricultural Economist, Mideast Marketing Area FO 33

10:40: State of the Industry Report

Mike McCully, President & Owner, The McCully Group

11:15: Ohio Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Update

Brian Wise, Dairy Division Chief, Ohio Department of Agriculture

11:30: Ohio Dairy Industry Strategic Plan

Scott Higgins, CEO, Ohio Dairy Producers Association

11:50: Ohio Department of Agriculture Update

Brian Baldridge, Director of Agriculture, ODA

12:00: Lunch provided by ODPA sponsors

1:00: Guest Speaker

Gregg Doud, President & CEO, National Milk Producers Federation

1:45: Ohio Dairy Producers Association Advocacy Report

Scott Higgins, CEO, ODPA

2:00: Business Meeting Adjourns

This meeting is an excellent opportunity for Ohio dairy farmers to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in the industry. Join us to help shape the future of dairy in Ohio.

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