2024 Fall Tour

The KDDC Fall Tour is your chance for an all-out, 4-day dairy experience, specifically for the Kentucky dairy community, that only comes around once a year!

World Dairy Expo

A full day in Madison, WI for entertainment, learning, and networking with dairy businesses at shows, sessions, and the tradeshow.

Dairy Farm and Business Stops

Tour stops at dairies and agri-businesses that showcase interesting, innovative ways of managing.

Ride with KY Dairy Farmers

Transportation and hotel costs are included for the opportunity to have an entertaining trip with other farmers and industry members.

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Dear Young Dairy Producer, Dairy Producer or Dairy Industry Representative:
 
You are invited to participate in the 2024 KDDC Fall Producer Tour. The tour is sponsored by the Ky Dairy Development Council and cosponsored by Ky Agricultural Development Fund. 

• Oct 1 (Tues)                       -8:00 a.m. - Leave from Quality Inn in Elizabethtown

                                                       -Travel to Madison, WI – 1 farm stop on the way up

• Oct 2 (Wed)                       - World Dairy Expo
• Oct 3 (Thurs)                     -(3-4) farm stops
• Oct 4 (Fri)                          - 1 farm stop and travel back to Kentucky.
• Arriving that evening (Friday) at approximately 7:00-10:00 p.m. in Elizabethtown.

                                     West KY producers: check with Dave Roberts for transportation options to meet the bus.
 
Participants will gain educational insight into practices that other successful dairy producers are utilizing.  The tour also provides the opportunity to build friendships and relationships with producers and other representatives in the dairy industry.
 
The tour is open to everyone including young dairy producers, all other dairy producers and dairy industry representatives.  Priority will be given first to young dairy producers, KDDC board members and dairy farmers and then industry representatives.
 
Young Dairy Producer –$150 per person ($50 is non-refundable) limit 2 per farm at $150 and additional members at $300 each
**Young Dairy Producer:  Ages 18-35 and/or must have been involved in management decisions on the farm for 10 years or less**
 
KDDC board members $150 per person ($50 is non-refundable)
 
All Other Dairy farmers - $400 per person ($50 is non-refundable)
 
Industry representatives -  $600 per person ($50 is non-refundable)
 
All the hotel expenses, most meals, and transportation to Wisconsin are covered. Some meals and incidentals may not be included. Couples are encouraged to attend, and singles may be asked to share rooms.  The minimum age is 13 to be able to attend and must have a chaperone. (please contact us if an exception is requested) – DO NOT BRING ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
 
We need to hear from you as soon as possible to reserve your space on the bus. 
 
For more information, please contact your KDDC consultant: Jennifer Hickerson 859-516-2458 Dave Roberts 859-516-1409; Brilee Tucker 859-516-1619: Tori Embry 859-516-1966.
 
Sincerely,                                              
H H Barlow, Executive Director                                  
Kentucky Dairy Development Council