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    "Education is a key to the success of agricultural business in today's markets.

    The Exec program offers education on key topics that are critical to the success of our business in today and tomorrow's markets"

    Lance Rovers
    Rovers Farm, Inc.
    New York
    Program Class IV

     

    "This has been an invaluable experience. The tools and information provided here have become the framework for me to grow as a manager and as a person.

    Lynn Murray
    Murcrest Farm
    New York
    Program Class IV

     

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    Cornell University
    PRO-DAIRY
    AgChoice Farm Credit
    Cargill Animal Nutrition
    Dairy Business Communications
    Dairylea/DFA
    Pfizer Animal Health
    Genex Cooperative Inc.
    SHUR-GAIN USA

2008 - 2009 Class VII

November 2 - 6, 2008
February 22 - 26, 2009
November 1 - 5, 2009

Overview

Cornell Dairy Executive Program (CDEP) is a unique, educational opportunity for progressive dairy executives. The program is designed to provide dairy executives and agriservice personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful dairy in this millennium.

CDEP provides a forum and network of producers who will lead the dairy industry. CDEP participants learn from some of the nation’s leading experts through a series of three multi-day sessions over a 12-month period.

With input and support from producers and agriservice, this program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.

After attending this class you will have developed:

  • 1- and 5-year strategic business plans
  • Leadership and management skills
  • A comprehensive self-evaluation of your business
  • A network of dairy executives
  • A plan for building business relationships

(History of the Program)