Date: March 16-18, 2011

Location: Visalia, California

Contact: Heidi Savage, WUD Convention Coordinator
Phone: 209-527-6453
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: http://westernuniteddairymen.com/

Description: Members of the Western United Dairymen organization represent more than 60 percent of the milk produced in California. The annual convention is the largest dairy-only trade show and meeting held in the state. Participants are able to hear from dairy experts about industry issues, milk pricing and ways to improve their management skills.  

Attendance: 500 producers and industry professionals

Number of exhibitors: 65

Read about previous coverage of this event by Progressive Dairyman:

2010:
Western United Dairymen convention speakers point to brighter future
2009:
Speakers at the Western United Dairymen Convention
Convention attendees discuss tough economic times

ABOVE: CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura and outgoing WUD president Ray Souza discussed the outlook for the California dairy industry prior to Kawamura's address at the 2010 Western United Dairymen Convention. Photo by Mark Looker.