Wisconsin Dairy Export Workshop

Dairy manufacturers and processors are invited to join WCMA for the Wisconsin Dairy Export Workshop, set for hybrid delivering on Tuesday, November 3 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (CT).  Whether you're an experienced exporter or you're just considering launching an international sales program, our agenda is designed to offer you insights and valuable resources.

Program Agenda

• 10:00-10:05 a.m.: Welcome & Agenda Overview
• 10:05-10:35 a.m.: Growing Opportunities for Dairy Product Exports
  • Speaker: Megan Sheets, MBA, Senior Director of Strategic Development, Strategic Insights, U.S. Dairy Export Council
• 10:35-11:30 a.m.: What Every Dairy Product Exporter Needs to Know
  • Current State of Wisconsin Dairy Exports
    • Speaker: Lisa Stout, Economic Development Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection
  • Regional Exporting Support
    • Speaker: Paul Weiss, Liaison Manager, Food Export Midwest
  • Key Practical Considerations for Dairy Exporters
    • Speaker: Ryan Wucherer, Global Director of Sales and Supply Chain, MCT Dairies
  • Export Logistics Challenges & Solutions
    • Speaker: Kathy Parins, Sales Executive, Hancock International
• 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Q&A Session with Presenters’ Panel
• 12:00-12:30 p.m.: Networking Lunch
• 12:30-2:00 p.m.: Overview of Resources Dairy Exporters
  • Marketing Support
    • Speaker: Rick Findlay, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
  • Grant Support
    • Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
      • Speaker: Tom Guerin, Research Program Manager, Center for Dairy Research
    • International Market Access Grants
      • Speaker: Aaron Zitzelsberger, JD, Director of Global Trade and Investment, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
  • Branded Program
    • Speaker: Paul Weiss, Liaison Manager, Food Export Midwest
  • Research & Development Support
    • Speaker: Tom Guerin, Research Program Manager, Center for Dairy Research
  • Consulting Services
    • Speaker: Ryan Wucherer, Global Director of Sales and Supply Chain, MCT Dairies
• 2:00-2:20 p.m.: Q&A Session with Presenters’ Panel
• 2:20 p.m.: Closing Remarks, Adjournment

WCMA welcomes all dairy manufacturers and processors to take part in this event, regardless of their membership status with the Association.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Have questions or suggestions?  Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.