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Explore the complete convention schedule, featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, exhibitor hall hours, and networking events. Plan your time and make the most of your experience.
This keynote will explore how nutrition philosophies and daily operations at Threemile Canyon Farms, LLC are integrated with key herd focus areas, including animal welfare, genetics, data analytics, automation, and people development.Ehrin Dawson will highlight the metrics used by the nutrition team to evaluate animal performance, employee success, and financial outcomes, and how those measurements support the goals of the dairy management team.
Take time during scheduled breaks to connect with our exhibitors and explore products and services that support Oregon dairy. While you’re there, stop by the Dairy Bar to enjoy featured products from Tillamook, Darigold, Lucerne, Lochmead, Umpqua, Organic Valley, Lactalis, and Oregon Ice Cream Co.
Enjoy wine and cheese while connecting with exhibitors during this evening reception.
Close out the day with refreshments, cornhole, and a selection of yard games for some easy going fun and conversation.
Get ahead of the curve with Dr. Dave Kohl’s perspective on global trends and the U.S. economy, informed by extensive industry engagement. This session connects today’s economic landscape to real-world business decisions on the ground. Dr. Kohl will share practical financial and management strategies to help you adapt and lead through any economic cycle. Attendees can expect clear, actionable takeaways to strengthen operational resilience and long-term profitability. The session offers relevant insight for lenders, producers, agribusiness professionals, and students alike.
Take time during scheduled breaks to connect with our exhibitors and explore products and services that support Oregon dairy. While you’re there, stop by the Dairy Bar to enjoy featured products from Tillamook, Darigold, Lucerne, Lochmead, Umpqua, Organic Valley, Lactalis, and Oregon Ice Cream Co.
With grit, humor, and honesty, Rob Sharkey shares his personal journey from the brink of bankruptcy during the hog crash of 1998 to building a diversified and resilient path forward. Through stories of reinvention and hard-earned perspective, Rob explores how adversity can become a catalyst for growth. Known for his authentic, down-to-earth style, Rob reminds us that everyone has a story worth telling and that some of the toughest chapters can lead to the most meaningful breakthroughs.
Take time during scheduled breaks to connect with our exhibitors and explore products and services that support Oregon dairy. While you’re there, stop by the Dairy Bar to enjoy featured products from Tillamook, Darigold, Lucerne, Lochmead, Umpqua, Organic Valley, Lactalis, and Oregon Ice Cream Co.
Enjoy wine and cheese while connecting with exhibitors during this evening reception.
The Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention is conveniently held at the Salem Convention Center in downtown Salem, Oregon. The modern venue offers spacious meeting rooms and comfortable gathering spaces, all within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and Salem’s scenic riverfront.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay at The Grand Hotel, which adjoins the Convention Center and offers 193 beautifully appointed guest rooms with complimentary breakfast and parking.
Located just 58 miles from Portland International Airport, the Convention Center is easy to reach whether you’re traveling from across the state or across the country.
