With less than six months until World Dairy Expo 2024, now is the time to confirm those travel plans to Madison, Wisconsin if you have not done so already! From lodging to transportation, as well as other activities and resources throughout the city, we've got you covered as we welcome you and the global dairy industry to Madison this fall.
Congratulations to our 2024 Recognition Award Winners!
Dairy Producers of the Year
Mike Larson, Ed & Barb Larson, Sandy Larson & Jim Trustem, Evansville, Wis.
Industry People of the Year
Jim Barmore, Marty Faldet, and King Hickman, Lakewood, Minn.
International Person of the Year
Paul Larmer, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. We look forward to honoring these outstanding individuals on Wednesday, October 2 at World Dairy Expo 2024! Banquet tickets will be available on our website beginning on July 1.
As we continue to finalize details for this year's event, World Dairy Expo's website will be a great resource to see the latest and most up-to-date information on WDE 2024. From schedules to participating companies, Expo's website is your one-stop shop as you plan your time in Madison.
Who hasn't taken a souvenir photo at World Dairy Expo? This episode of The Dairy Show tests your knowledge of those iconic locations: the Coliseum and colored shavings, the willows, the globe and Miss Madison.
A memorable and iconic component of World Dairy Expo is the annual theme and Showring display. 2003 made sure attendees time in Madison was "Time Well Spent." The Showring featured an intrepretation of London's Big Ben Clock.
Old Mill E Snickerdoodle was an impactful cow for the Brown Swiss breed, winning Supreme Champion at WDE in 2003 and Reserve Supreme Champion in 2008 and 2009. Snickerdoodle is nominated as one of the favorite Supreme Champions as part of our People's Choice Awards on Facebook! You can view the nominees and vote here.
