DFC to hold its policy conference March 20, 21

Feb 21, 2023

In-person registration closes on Feb. 27

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has moved its annual policy conference to March 20 and 21, 2023. Topics will focus on consumer, economic and public policy trends shaping the dairy industry, as well as the industry’s place in the safe and sustainable food system of the future.

The agenda is as follows:
Friday, March 17 – virtual Lobby Day briefing
Monday, March 20 – full day conference and banquet dinner
Tuesday, March 21 – Lobby Day and dairy reception

In-person and virtual registration is now open – sign up here. Note that in-person registration closes Feb. 27 and virtual registration closes on March 17.

Existing registrations and registration fees already paid have automatically been transferred to these new dates and there is no need to register again.

Source : New Milk

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