Day of Dairy Schedule of Events

9:30-11:00 a.m. – MacKay 119

This class focuses on successfully presenting food

science and nutrition issues in the public arena. Two

recent examples from the dairy industry include flavored

milk in schools and the need for both organic and

conventional dairy production.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 2312 Food Sciences Building

Dairy industry examples of both the intended and

unexpected outcomes that occur when issues

related to global food systems, nutrition, policy and

consumer behavior collide will be discussed.

1 p.m.-2 p.m. – Webinar for Registered Dietitian Interns

 To help counsel their clients and advise their

organizations, interns will participate in a “Dairy

Myths and Facts” webinar.

2-3:30 p.m. – Kildee 107

Throughout the time span of today’s students’

careers, the dairy industry will need to provide for

another 2 billion consumers. How to do this with a

focus on sustainability will be the focus of this class.

Evening Event – Dairy Makes Sense Farm Tour and Trivia Night – Dairy Farm

Late Afternoon Session: 3:45-5:45 p.m.

Early Evening Session: 5:15-7:15 p.m.

Students will tour the Dairy Farm, play dairy trivia and enjoy a pizza dinner. Students will meet and be dropped off in front of the Memorial Union. Transportation will be provided.

Attendance is limited to 30 students per session.