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World Dairy Expo Special Edition
September S b 14 14, 2019
WORLDDAIRYEXPO.COM
MADISON
WI
USA
What’s Inside...
• Siemers recognized for dedication to farm, family .........................................................Page 4 • Ryan, Harbaugh to judge international Holstein Show ...........................................Pages 7-9 • Wolfs look to grow popularity of Ayrshire breed ..........................Pages 19, 22, 24 • Seminar: The keys to financial success .....................................................Page 32 SECOND SECTION • Seminar: How corn silage, alfalfa can share soil ...................................................Page 4 • Industry gathers for annual event ...Pages 10-11
WDE launches tools for attendee success
Mobile Event App, Knowledge Nook new in 2019 By Jill Traut
Contributing Writer
MADISON, Wis. – This year’s World Dairy Expo theme, Tools for Dairy’s Progress, comes to life through exciting additions for WDE attendees. “We are extremely excited about a number of new initiatives for the 2019 show,” said Katie Schmitt, WDE Media Specialist. “At the top of the list is the launch of our new World Dairy Expo Mobile Event App. It is available for Android and iOS users and allows attendees to build a custom schedule, request meetings with exhibitors and plan a route through the Trade Show with interactive maps.” Event staff have also added to Expo’s educational programs with the introduction of Knowledge Nook Sessions. These sessions will offer a platform for participating companies to highlight their newest products, services and research. There will be ve sessions each day beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the atrium of the Exhibition Hall. “We are hopeful that [these additions] will increase the return on investment for our attendees,” Schmitt said. “And of course, dairy producers and members Turn to TOOLS | Page 2
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This year, aƩendees can use the World Dairy Expo Mobile Event App available for Android and iOS users. It allows aƩendees to build a custom schedule, request meeƟngs with exhibitors and plan a route through the Trade Show with interacƟve maps.