​​​​Holstein Ontario serves a membership of 3300 dairy producers and Holstein enthusiasts across the province. Our mission is to provide outstanding service and exceptional opportunities to ensure longevity and excellence in the Holstein Community. We strive to do this through youth activities, education and breed promotion.
 

The Holstein Ontario Board of Directors would like to diversify our education offerings and we have created the Dairy Futures Summit to help our young producers navigate the industry and give them tools and insight for decision making and build their personal strengths.
 

The Dairy Futures Summit has been developed for youth, aged 19 – 30, that are looking to make dairy farming their future. 

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Friday Sessions

 

Financing Your Future
Xavier Schickedanz, Relationship Manager

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Succession Strategies to Get Started
Henry Verhoog

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Transition Management Index
Jill McCallum, Lactanet, and Bruna Mion

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Dry Cow Treatment
Dr. Rob Swackhammer, Upper Grand Veterinary

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Dry Cow Comfort
Clem Nash, DFC

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Dry Cow Nutrition
Kathleen Shore, Grand Valley

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Panelists: Mental Wellness
Bethany Parkinson, Agriculture Wellness Ontario

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Saturday Sessions

 

DFO Tools and Updates
Vicky Morrison

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Communicating with Confidence
Andrew Campbell

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Breeding Analysis
Led by Adam Zehr, with Shannon Cartwright

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Leveraging Your Advisors
Chris Church​

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