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National Milk Producers Federation Annual Meeting
(NMPF)
Young Cooperators between the ages of 18 and 40 are
selected from their area to represent the Young Cooperator Program of
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. at the joint annual meeting of the National
Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the National Dairy Promotion and Research
Board, and the United Dairy Industry Association. The Annual Meeting is
held in November of each year in major cities across the country.
The DFA YCs participate with other young dairy farmers from across the country in the unique format that features a theme focusing on the future of the dairy industry. Various dairy industry leaders provide a look back on the year as well as an open discussion of what the future may hold for dairy producers and the rest of the dairy industry.
A special Young Cooperator portion of the meeting includes
sessions on leadership development, managing the stress of dairying, speaking
to the media on dairy issues, financial risk management, dairy accounting,
dairy profitability, and family relations. Participants may interact with
many of the national dairy cooperative leadership, including the staff
of NMPF and Dairy Management Incorporated. Young Cooperators also have
the opportunity to learn about the latest in dairy products development
and marketing strategies.
