Overview

The U.S. dairy industry is complex, with dynamic trends in farm production, processing, consumption patterns, and government regulations. If you're trying to get a better handle on what makes dairy tick, attend this one-day Dairy Industry Orientation meeting with seasoned instructor Dr. Bob Yonkers, IDFA Vice President and Chief Economist. All dairy professionals who are new to the industry or who want to expand their knowledge of the industry, including professionals in sales and marketing, legislative affairs, procurement, research and development, and plant operations.

Who should attend?

All dairy professionals who are new to the industry or who want to expand their knowledge of the industry, including professionals in sales and marketing, legislative affairs, procurement, research and development, and plant operations.

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Agenda

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Travel Information

Getting There By Air:

Chicago is served by the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). We are pleased to announce American, Continental, Delta/Northwest JetBlue, and United Airlines as our official carriers for the 2009 Worldwide Food Expo. The following promotions are available:

American Airlinesoffers a 5 percent discount off published fares, which applies to all applicable fares that are available for your date and time of travel. To make a reservation, visit www.aa.com and use the authorization number A53H9AA as the aa.com promotion code. Or call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790.

Continental Airlines offers discounts of 2 to 10 percent off published fares or zone fares. When you book your reservations online at www.continental.com, you'll receive an additional 3 percent discount off the published fares. Just choose your flight times and access meeting discounts by inserting ZF0HDPK31N in the offer code box. Or call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 and refer to Z Code ZF0H and agreement code DPK31N.

Delta and Northwest Airlines are pleased to offer discounted airfares. Use WorldFile/Ticket Designator NY295 to purchase your tickets online and discounts from 2% - 7% will be applied. Individuals should go to www.nwa.com, and travel agents should go to www.worldagentdirect.com . Northwest will provide reservations and ticketing assistance at 1-800-328-1111.

JetBlue Airways offers a 5% discount on the lowest available fare by simply booking online! To make a reservation, visit www.jetblue.com/promo and use WWFE2009 as the promotion code.

If you have any questions just contact our dedicated Meetings Desk at 1-888-JETBLUE (538-2583), option 4 or jetblueconventions@jetblue.com

United Airlines offers 5 to 10 percent off published fares. To make a reservation please visit www.united.com and use the meeting ID 586MT as the united.com promotional code.

Or call the Meetings Plus reservation service at 800-521-4041

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How to Register

Dairy Processors are eligible for complimentary registration to Worldwide Food Expo upon receipt of payment to any of the four (4) pre-expo workshops.

• Register Online
• Download a Registration Form
  1. Email the form to registrar@idfa.org
  2. Fax the form to (202) 331-7820
  3. Mail the form and check to IDFA, 1250 H St, NW, Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20005

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