2009 Western United Dairymen Annual Convention

Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Speakers and Schedule subject to change

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

WORKSHOPS

7:30a                     Registration Opens

7:30a – 8:30a      Continental Breakfast

8:15a - 9:30a       “Labor Update for Dairy Producers” Anthony Raimondo, Attorney, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth

9:00a – 10:30a    Coffee Service

9:30a - 10:15a     “Carbon Credit Opportunities”

10:20a - 11:20a  “What's New in North Coast Water Quality”

10:20a - 11:20a  “Central Valley Water Quality: How to Prepare for a WDR Inspection”

11:20a – 11:50a  “High Profile Food Safety Issues for Dairy Industry” Dr. Mike Payne, UC Davis

12:00-1:00p         Trade Show opens/Lunch Social

1:10p - 2:10p      “Food Protection: Be ALERT; Be Safe” Mary Ellen Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Drug Administration

1:10p - 2:10p      “The Latest on National Identification and Bovine Tuberculosis” Dr. Annette Whiteford, Director, California Department of Food and Agriculture/Animal Health and Food Safety Services

2:15p - 2:45p      “San Joaquin Valley Air: How to Prepare for an Inspection” Staff, Western United Dairymen

2:45p - 3:15p      “Diesel Truck Rule - How to Comply” Cynthia Cory, Environmental Affairs Director, California Farm Bureau Federation

2:45p - 3:15p      “Workers' Compensation.... Why Do These Claims Cost So Much? Can a Dairy Really Have a Successful Modified Return to Work Program?  What is the New Dairy Safety Certification?” Rick Adams, CIC, ARM, CRM, CRIS, Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency

3:00p - 3:30p      Milk and Ice Cream Break

3:15p - 4:30p      “The ‘411’ on Western United Environmental Services (WUES)”

4:30p – 5:30p      Wine and Cheese Tasting

5:30p                     Trade Show Floor Closes

6:15p                     Buses Depart for Membership Dinner

7:00p                     Membership Dinner and Dance