Event Details

Date

December 12, 2017

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


Academy for Dairy Executives

December 12, 2017


Cornell University Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY invite you to apply for this three part educational program in Central NY.

The Academy for Dairy Executives: Developing Leadership and Management Skills for Young Dairy Professionals
  • Gain a better understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry
  • Learn from and interact with other producers and dairy professionals
  • Improve leadership and management skills of a successful dairy business during volatile times
  • Develop skills necessary to lead your dairy business into the future
Session One:  December 12 & 13, 2017
Colgate Inn, Hamilton, NY

Session Two:  January 23 & 24, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, NY

Session Three:  February 20 & 21, 2018
Holiday Inn, Oneonta, NY

Program Information:
Program Fee
$750 paid in two installments of $375 each.  The first installment is payable upon notification of acceptance into the program.  The second installment is due by January 1, 2018.
The program fee includes all meals, refreshment breaks, parking, meeting rooms, speaker fees, program materials and lodging on the first night of each session.  Additional lodging accommodations before or after the program are the responsibility of the participant.  All lodging reservations will be handled by our office.  
The fee does not include expenses associated with traveling to and from the facility, expenses for recreation and entertainment, or other personal incidental expenses.  
Registration
Class size is limited to 30 dairy professionals to maximize the small group interaction and peer-to-peer learning.  Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2017.  Qualified applicants will be selected in order or receipt of application.  Guaranteed reservation into the program occurs when the first installment is received.

For more information:
Contact Caroline Potter, cjh42@cornell.edu, 315-683-9268 
or
Betsy Hicks, bjh246@cornell.edu, 607-391-2673

Online applications may be filled out at:  http://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/academy/



Participant Application Packet (PDF; 18090KB)


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