David Thorbahn & Erin Spangler: National Dairy Challenge | Ep. 100

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We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th episode of The Dairy Podcast Show! To mark this milestone, we have a special episode featuring David Thorbahn, CEO of Select Sires, and Erin Spangler from Riverview LLP. They discuss the National Dairy Challenge, an educational program that brings together students, industry professionals, and academia to enhance dairy production skills. Discover how this initiative fosters future leaders in the dairy industry. Tune in now on your preferred platform.

"Dairy Challenge is a case study competition where students from universities across North America apply their skills in feeding, nutrition, reproduction, and finance on real farms." - David Thorbahn

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (04:12) Introduction of Dairy Challenge
• (11:04) Growth and impact of Dairy Challenge
• (16:14) Benefits for students and industry
• (25:14) Importance of industry support
• (27:27) Academy and future developments
• (38:54) Final three questions

Meet the guests: David Thorbahn, President and CEO of Select Sires Inc. since 2000, has over twenty years of experience in genetics and animal breeding. He has earned multiple industry awards, including an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in Agriculture from Ohio State University. Erin Spangler, with nearly 12 years at Riverview LLP, focuses on HR, safety, and recruitment. Raised on an Iowa dairy farm, she has extensive experience in dairy association roles and compliance management.

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