The annual joint meeting brought together dairy industry leaders from DMI, among other organizations.

DMI, NDB and UDIA leaders chose officers to lead checkoff efforts.

A number of elected board officers will lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs.

Barbara O’Brien: plan focuses on adapting to marketplace unknowns and evolving consumer expectations.

Rick Naczi received the award at the joint meeting of NDB, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association.