Practical workshops, guest speakers on tap at WUD convention

Jan. 27, 2012 - - A full lineup of practical workshops, celebrity speakers, and insightful commentary by dairy industry professionals await those attending the annual Western United Dairymen convention February 22-24 at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula. The convention kicks off on Wednesday, February 22 with a day of workshops on subjects ranging from margin management to labor and water quality challenges. On Thursday, speakers will discuss marketing opportunities, environmental responsibility, hunger and nutrition, and lessons learned in the on-going struggle with animal rights activists. Thursday’s banquet will feature a keynote address by Los Angeles Dodgers legend Steve Garvey. Friday is set aside for WUD members and invited guests as they hear legislative updates from Gary Conover, WUD’s director of government relations, and Charlie Garrison, WUD’s legislative advocate in Washington DC. The convention wraps up with the annual district delegate business meeting. Visit the WUD website at http://www.westernuniteddairymen.com/  and click on “WUD Annual Convention” to download the complete convention agenda and registration form.