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Dairy Forum to Tackle Federal Order Reform and Options for Consensus Momentum is building to reform the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Many industry leaders believe the current federal order system is hurting the industry's performance and competitiveness. Congress wants to create a commission to study the system and recommend solutions, and industry organizations have developed task forces to do the same. The question is: How can we reach consensus? At Dairy Forum, Jan. 20-23 in La Quinta, Calif., four industry leaders will discuss the need for reform and consider approaches to change that will garner industry agreement and support. Andy Novakovic, professor of agricultural policy at Cornell University, will serve as moderator for a lively discussion between panelists Dave Fuhrmann, president and CEO of Foremost Farms; John Kaneb, chairman of HP Hood; and Lee Davis, senior director, global dairy procurement, Kraft Foods. To view the full Dairy Forum agenda and to register, click here. The deadline for making hotel reservations is December 22. To make reservations, call the La Quinta Resort and Club at 760-564-4111 and refer to Dairy Forum to receive the group rate of $260 per night.
Posted December 17, 2007
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