OKEMOS, Mich. — Michigan dairy farmers are invited to join the United Dairy Industry of Michigan on Wednesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. for a Dairy Promotion 101 dinner in Mt. Pleasant, before the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) begins.
During the dinner, UDIM will provide an overview of promotion activities and share with dairy farmers how UDIM staff works on their behalf to promote dairy across the state. The informal meeting will give farmers the opportunity to ask questions about UDIM programs and learn how UDIM connects with consumers on their behalf.
Registration is required for the dinner; visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=BB73D8794621B7B4. Registration ends on January 29. Participation in the GLRDC is not required to attend the Dairy Promotion dinner.
About the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) is dedicated to serving Michigan’s hard working dairy farm families and promoting Michigan’s locally produced dairy products. UDIM is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan. These non-profit organizations provide dairy product promotion and nutrition education services on behalf of their funding members.
— United Dairy Industry of Michigan
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