Los eventos de AMPI YC están destinados a los agricultores propietarios de AMPI o a quienes trabajan en explotaciones miembros de AMPI que tengan entre 18 y 45 años y a sus familias.

AMPI cubre los gastos de alojamiento del martes por la noche (una habitación por familia).

¿Desea prolongar su estancia? Las reservas deben hacerse a través de AMPI para recibir la tarifa con descuento.

Cada familia que se inscriba ANTES DEL 15 de mayo tiene garantizado recibir 2 camisetas gratis. Se pueden pedir camisetas adicionales por 8 $ cada una.

Tallas disponibles: Adulto XS-4XL, Juvenil XS-XL, Infantil 6 meses-24 meses.

No se garantiza la disponibilidad de camisetas ni de tallas para las inscripciones posteriores al 15 de mayo.

AMPI cubrirá el coste del alojamiento y las comidas del martes por la noche que figuran en el programa. No se reembolsará ningún gasto adicional.

Los asistentes deberán conducir sus vehículos personales para ir y volver de los actos fuera de la sede.

AMPI Portage Plant:

Located in Portage, Wis., AMPI’s Portage plant employs approximately 300 team members who produce processed American cheese slices and loaves, along with natural cheese shreds and blocks distributed throughout the U.S. and internationally. 

During the tour, guests ages 12 and older will get a first look at the newly rebuilt, state-of-the-art facility. This rebuild streamlines product flow and operational efficiency. The project also creates space for future growth and expanded automation for increased flexibility and long-term capability. 

Activities will be available for children who are not yet eligible to participate in the tour. 

Hoard’s Dairyman Magazine & Farm 

Hoard’s Dairyman has been a trusted voice in the dairy industry for more than a century, delivering practical, research-based information to producers. 

During our visit, we’ll tour both the publishing offices and the historic Hoard’s Dairyman Farm. The herd consists of approximately one-half Guernseys (some tracing back to the original herd purchased by W.D. Hoard in 1899) with Holsteins and Jerseys making up the other half, averaging more than 20,000 pounds of milk per lactation. The milking herd is housed in a free-flow automated milking system (AMS) facility built in 2019, and cows are milked with four Delaval V310 robots. 

The farm remains a vital part of the magazine today, helping editors stay closely connected to on-farm realities while serving as a hands-on learning center for new ideas and management practices.

National Dairy Shrine Museum 

The National Dairy Shrine Museum is dedicated to preserving and honoring the people, cattle, and history that have shaped the dairy industry.

Exhibits highlight influential leaders, innovators, and breeders, along with breed history, historic equipment, and stories that trace the progress of genetics, herd management, and dairy marketing. The museum is also home to the Dairy Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to the industry.

For producers, it’s more than a look back — it offers perspective on how strong leadership, sound management, and continuous improvement continue to shape the future of our farms and cooperative. 

Optional Post-Tour Events 
Optional activities will be offered Wednesday afternoon based on participant interest. 

Sassy Cow Creamery

Sassy Cow Creamery is a family-owned creamery that bottles milk and produces ice cream directly from their own herd, maintaining control from cow to carton.

Visitors can purchase products at the on-site retail store and experience the farm firsthand.

The farm also features a playground and petting zoo, making it a family-friendly stop to learn more about dairy farming. 

U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center is dedicated to improving forage production, feed efficiency, and whole-farm nutrient management for dairy producers. 

This is a working dairy farm — milking about 360 cows, raising replacements, and farming roughly 1,200 acres — where scientists study cows, crops, manure, and soil as one connected system under real-world conditions. 

Their work focuses on practical solutions to help farms improve efficiency and strengthen forage programs.