In response to our members, WUD is committed to help provide background information and resources on risk management to California dairy producers. Below is an array of information, links, resources, and contacts aimed to help producers in their quest for additional education:Upcoming Events, Seminars & Webinars (that have come across our desk)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dairy risk management seminars Dec. 6-7, 2010“Hedging Strategies for California Dairy Producers” was the topic of an educational seminars held Dec. 6 in Modesto and Dec. 7 in Tulare. The sessions were hosted by Western United Dairymen. Information was provided by the following leading brokers and consultants in the field:
 Background Resources
Brokers, Consultants & Other Contacts in the field
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Risk Management Seminars hosted by Western United Dairymen Dec. 15-16, 2009WUD hosted risk management sessions in Modesto and Tulare on Dec. 15-16, 2009. The sessions were well attended and WUD has received a great deal of positive feedback on the events. A copy of the presentations can be found here. Information was provided by leading brokers and consultants in the field. WUD again thanks them for their involvement! Their contact information is below: PHIL PLOURD President Blimling and Associates, Inc. www.blimling.com 608-839-5565 (office) 608-239-9009 (cell) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CHRIS ATTEN Hedge Specialist First Capitol Ag PO Box 6622 Galena IL 61036 www.hedgebroker.com 800-884-8290 608-642-0759 Cell 815-777-3308 Fax This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ERIC MEYER Risk Management Consultant Downes-O'Neill, a division of FCStone www.fcstone.com www.edairy.fcstone.com Phone: 312-456-3611 Toll Free: 800-504-5620 Fax: 312-332-0576 Cell: 312-953-3078 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Finally, with sincere appreciation, we would also like to thank the following sponsors for making the risk management seminars possible:
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