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CONFERENCE SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT
Midwest Dairy represents over 4000 dairy farms, which impact over 40 million consumers across a 10-state region, including Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dalota, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Midwest Dairy works on behalf of dairy farmers to inspire consumer confidence in dairy products and their production practices. Dairy farmers have long shared a deep commitment to taking care of their animals and everyone’s shared resources including air, land, and water. This commitment, and the actions taken by dairy farmers throughout the Midwest, play a vital role in providing sustainably produced foods, nourishing people, our planet, and communities.
At a time when affordable and sustainable nutrition has never been more important to our world, dairy works as a solution to food and nutrition security due to its unique and irreplaceable nutritional makeup. All eyes are on the environmental impact of agriculture, and this holds true for dairy. Dairy farmers are committed to a cleaner future for all. Currently, the dairy industry is only responsible for 2% of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but aren’t stopping there – dairy’s goal is to achieve GHG neutrality by 2050. From decreasing emissions to optimizing water usage to improving water quality by optimizing utilization of manure, the U.S dairy industry and its farmers are dedicated to conserving natural resources and becoming an environmental solution. |
Check out these Pre-Conference Activities sponsored by Midwest Dairy!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
SAINTS BASEBALL EVENT AT CHS FIELD - 5:00 - 8:30PM
Midwest Dairy invites UMACS members to join us for a night of sustainability networking and baseball with the Saint Paul Saints. During the complimentary pre-game meal, you will meet professionals like yourself who care about a sustainable future, coming from environmental and natural resources organizations. Following the social hour, the Saints will play on CHS Field, known as the Greenest Ballpark in America due to its use of renewable energy, water use and treatment, and responsible resource use. (Learn more about CHS Field here.) Registrants will need to arrange their own transportation to CHS Field (an opportunity to experience the light rail system!). Dinner and social hour will start at 5:00 pm and the game starts at 6:37 pm.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
10:30 AM-1:00 PM: SUSTAINABLE FARM TOUR
Bremer Farms, 150th St E Hastings MN 55033, (Facebook)
Host: Midwest Dairy
Note: the farm tour will likely be cancelled due to the H1N1 virus. If the farm tour is your first choice, please register for it and we will let you know if you need to choose a different activity.
Dairy foods play an integral role in today’s interconnected food system, from the unique nutrient profile that nourishes Americans daily to the resource stewardship that dairy farmers practice to reduce environmental impacts. Midwest Dairy is offering this preconference tour to experience dairy farmers' commitment to responsible animal care and see sustainable practices in action at a local Minnesota dairy farm. Throughout the tour there will be time for questions and discussions with the experts on dairy’s role in the 4 domains of a sustainable food system: Environmental, Economic, Social, and Health. Please note that this event is designed for faculty, staff and graduate students.
Cost: Lunch and transportation will be provided by Midwest Dairy.
Meeting Location: Kagin Ballroom at Macalester College
Bremer Farms, 150th St E Hastings MN 55033, (Facebook)
Host: Midwest Dairy
Note: the farm tour will likely be cancelled due to the H1N1 virus. If the farm tour is your first choice, please register for it and we will let you know if you need to choose a different activity.
Dairy foods play an integral role in today’s interconnected food system, from the unique nutrient profile that nourishes Americans daily to the resource stewardship that dairy farmers practice to reduce environmental impacts. Midwest Dairy is offering this preconference tour to experience dairy farmers' commitment to responsible animal care and see sustainable practices in action at a local Minnesota dairy farm. Throughout the tour there will be time for questions and discussions with the experts on dairy’s role in the 4 domains of a sustainable food system: Environmental, Economic, Social, and Health. Please note that this event is designed for faculty, staff and graduate students.
Cost: Lunch and transportation will be provided by Midwest Dairy.
Meeting Location: Kagin Ballroom at Macalester College