O UTSTANDING leaders from across the interna-tional dairy industry are

being sought for World Dairy Expo’s annual recognition awards.

“We’re encouraging people to nominate someone who has demonstrated exceptional lead-ership,” says General Manager Mark Clarke. “Recognizing these individuals during World Dairy Expo showcases the leadership present in the dairy industry and adds to the excite-ment of Expo.”

Nominations will be ac-cepted through Feb. 15 in four categories: Industry Person of the Year, Dairyman of the Year, Dairy Woman of the Year and International Person of the Year.

The Industry Person of the Year award is presented to an individual in recognition of ex-cellence in research, develop-ment, education, marketing or other fi elds that are part of the dairy industry.

The Dairyman and Dairy Woman of the Year awards are presented to active dairy pro-ducers whose primary source

Lambeau Field hosts 2011 manure summitU NIVERSITY of Wisconsin

Extension is the proud host of the 2011 Midwest

Manure Summit, set for Feb. 15-16. For two days, the legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay will become the meeting place of dairy and livestock producers, government agency workers, agri-business professionals, and edu-cators as they take a closer look at the processing and handling of manure. Speakers from near and far will bring their knowledge and expertise to Wisconsin.

Main topics and speakers are:■ Air Quality: What’s Coming

in 2011, and What Should You Do? John Ferguson, P. Eng, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates

■ Utilizing Biofi lters for Air Emissions and Odor Reduction from Animal Production and Waste Storage Structures, Joe Taraba, University of Kentucky

■ European Perspectives on Technical and Economical Approaches to Phosphorus Recycling, Marie-Line Daumer, Cemagref, France

■ USDA-developed Tech-nologies for Recovering Manure Phosphorus, Ariel Szogi, USDA

Manure summit contact infoPaul Dyk, Fond du Lac County Extension dairy and livestock agent; call 920-929-3171 or e-mail paul.dyk@ces.uwex.edu

Mark Hagedorn, Brown County Extension ag agent; call 920-391-4610 or e-mail mark.hagedorn@ces.uwex.edu

Abby Huibregtse, Oconto County Extension ag agent; call 920-834-6849 or e-mail abby.huibregtse@ces.uwex.edu

Visit the conference website, www.midwestmanure.com.

Agricultural Research Service, South Carolina

■ Managing Manure to Minimize Environmental Impact, Joe Harrison, Washington State University

■ Making Digesters Work: The Economics of Bedding and Co-feeding, Dana Kirk, manager, Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center, Michigan State University

■ Ecological Impacts on Future Farming, Ann Wilkie, University of Florida

■ Profi tability of Digesters: If I Knew Then What I Know Now, Bob Nagel, D.V.M., Holsum Dairy, Chilton

A dozen other breakout ses-sions will be held throughout

of income is derived from their dairy operation. Their farming operation needs to demon-strate and excel in efficient production and breeding of quality animals. Progressive management practices, along with involvement in commu-nity, government activities, breed organizations and other aspects of the dairy industry, also will be considered.

The International Person of the Year will be recognized for signifi cantly contributing to in-ternational relations, business development, trade or coopera-tion in the dairy industry.

Individuals will be honored at the Dinner with the Stars during World Dairy Expo, Oct. 4-8, in Madison.

Nominations are due Feb. 15. Applications are available online at www.worlddairyexpo.com. Click on the “About Expo” tab at the top of the page; then select “Recognition Winners” on the left side. Applications also may be requested from the World Dairy Expo office by calling 608-224-6455 or e-mailing at wde@wdexpo.com.

World Dairy Expo calls for award nominations

the conference, as well. These sessions will cover small-scale digesters, treatment options for dairy wash water, alternative bedding challenges, odor study results and more.

The event also includes meals and a tour of Lambeau Field.

More details and registration information about the Midwest Manure Summit can be found at www.midwestmanure.com, or by contacting one of the conference organizers (see below).

This event is coordinated by UW Extension. The conference also receives fi nancial support from businesses and organiza-tions. A complete list of these sponsors can be found on the conference website.

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Contact your dealer or visit RoundupReadyPLUS.com for program details.

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