WATERVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Dairy Industry Association (MDIA) are hosting the 2024 Maine Dairy Seminar and MDIA Annual Meeting  on Thursday, March 14, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Road.

The collaborative event will include featured speakers highlighting emerging trends and challenges, a trade show showcasing the latest products, technologies and services, and association and other industry updates. Attendees will have the chance to connect with exhibitors, explore innovative solutions and network with industry suppliers and vendors. 

Speakers include John Winchell, Territory Sales Representative at Alltech; and John Porter, University of New Hampshire extension professor and specialist, and an independent dairy consultant.

The event is free, lunch is included. Registration is required. For a full schedule and to register visit the program webpage. 

To request a reasonable accommodation contact Melissa Libby Babcock, Melissa.libby1@maine.edu, 207.581.2788, or Glenda Pereira, glenda.pereira@maine.edu, 207.581.3240.

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension:  

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has supported UMaine's land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.