2022 Annual Conference
Speaker Presentations
Welcome, Introductions, DPC Overview
DPC President Keith Hay and Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen
Food Safety and It's Consequences
William D. Marler, Marler Clark LLP PS, The Food Safety Law Firm
Opening Speaker: Michael Perry, Author & Humorist, Sneezing Cow Inc.
The U.S. Regulatory Pathway for Nonthermal Pasteurization of Milk Products
Dr. Stephen Walker, Engineer, CFSAN-Milk and Milk Products Branch
Selective Dry Cow Therapy: Research and Practical Advice
Dr. Erin Royster, DVM ,MS, University of MN
DPC Annual Business Meeting
President Keith Hay, Vice President Wendy Landry, Executive Vice President Mary Wilcox
Secrets for Attracting Talent in an Upside-Down Job Market
Dobby Gibson, Sr. Manager of Talent Marketing and Employer Brand for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
3-A Standards & Acceptance in US Markets
Eric H. Schweitzer, Director of Standards & Certification, 3-A SSI
Financial Management within Tight Margins
Curtis Gerrits, Sr Dairy Lending Specialist, Compeer Financial
Meeting the Needs of Today’s Consumers
Patti Schaefer, Director of Milk Marketing & Member Services, First District Association
Importance of Engaging with International Organizations to Facilitate U.S. Dairy Exports
Chris Thompson, International Standards Director, USDA/AMS/Dairy Program