FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2026
Contact: Laura Hensley
Chief Marketing Officer
(517) 652-4524 | lhensley@voiceofmilk.com
Where dairy’s future takes the field
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Voice of Milk today announced its 2027 Dairy Strong conference is set to take place at a new location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Jan. 13, followed by a full day of programming on Jan. 14. The Voice of Milk is a collaboration between Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the Dairy Business Association and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, working together to bring the voice of milk to communities, Congress and consumers
“At the Voice of Milk, we’re focused on what’s next and strive to take a proactive approach when it comes to advocating for our members,” Tim Trotter, Edge CEO, said. “We’re dairy strong because we continue to adapt and innovate, even in times of marketplace uncertainty and other challenges.”
The conference, themed “where dairy’s future takes the field,” will focus on what’s ahead for the dairy industry and how farmers can stay competitive for long-term success. The newly structured, streamlined programming will address dairy policy, economic drivers shaping dairy in 2027 and what’s next for on-farm processing.
Keynote speakers include:
Aidan Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital
Aidan Connolly brings a global perspective on agriculture, technology and the forces shaping the future of food production. As President of AgriTech Capital, he works with established companies, startups, governments and agribusinesses on strategy, innovation and investment at the intersection of agriculture and technology.
In this closing keynote, Connolly will discuss how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are changing decision-making across agriculture and food systems. He will offer perspective on how innovation moves from idea to practical application and what that may mean for dairy producers, processors and industry partners.
Attendees will leave with a broader view of how technology, markets and policy are influencing agriculture’s next chapter, and how dairy businesses can evaluate new tools and business models with both opportunity and risk in mind.
Dr. Mark DeVolder, global change management expert and transition thought leader
Change is a constant part of doing business, and dairy leaders are often asked to guide teams through uncertainty while continuing to make sound decisions. In this opening keynote, Dr. Mark DeVolder will help attendees think about change in practical terms and consider how to lead through transition with focus and confidence.
Drawing on his experience working with organizations through periods of change, DeVolder will share strategies for building resilience, improving adaptability and keeping people engaged. Attendees will leave with ideas they can apply as they manage change within their businesses, teams and communities.
Sponsorship and exhibit information, speaker updates and other announcements about the 2027 Dairy Strong conference will be posted at dairystrong.org.
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About the Voice of Milk:
The Voice of Milk is a collaboration between Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the Dairy Business Association and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, working together to bring the voice of milk to communities, Congress and consumers. With the strength of more than 1,400 dairy farmers and industry supporters, the Voice of Milk is a multi-state association speaking only on behalf of dairy farmers.
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