A full lineup of practical workshops, celebrity speakers and insights by dairy industry professionals await those attending WUD’s annual convention Feb. 22-24, 2012 at Pechanga Resort and casino in Temecula. The convention kicks off Wednesday Feb. 22 with a day of workshops on subjects ranging from margin management to labor and water quality updates. On Thursday, speakers will discuss marketing opportunities, environmental responsibility, hunger and nutrition and lessons learned in the on-going struggle with animal activists. Thursday’s banquet features a keynote address by Los Angeles Dodgers legend Steve Garvey. Friday is set aside for WUD members and invited guests as they hear legislative updates from Gary Conover, WUD’s director of government relations, and Charlie Garrison, WUD’s legislative advocate in Washington DC. The convention wraps up with the district delegate business meeting. To download the complete convention and registration form, please click here. Jan.24, 2012 WUD News