The IDFA Milk Procurement Workshop, scheduled for March 28-29 in Rosemont, Ill., is taught by IDFA Chief Economist Bob Yonkers, Ph.D.

He'll provide an overview of dairy industry basics, including milk components, marketing, production, distribution and consumption. He'll also discuss how milk and other dairy products are priced.

The workshop is designed for newcomers to the industry, as well as dairy professionals who want a refresher course. Airline and hotel discounts are available. More details and registration information are available here.