SDGA Producer Sessions at the 2026 ADGA Annual Convention

Event Date/Time
ADGA Annual Convention, Indianapolis

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The Sustainable Dairy Goat Agrisystems (SDGA) project is pleased to sponsor a series of producer-focused educational presentations during the 2026 American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) Annual Convention in Indianapolis, IN. These sessions will highlight current research, practical management strategies, and economic considerations that support profitable and sustainable dairy goat operations. Content is intended for dairy goat producers, breeders, farm managers, educators, students, and industry professionals.

 

Featured Sessions

Housing and Management | Presented by Jennifer Bentley, Iowa State University

Basics of Economics | Presented by Dr. Sarah Al-Mazroa Smith and Dr. Larry Tranel, both of Iowa State University

Dairy Goat Production Economics | Presented by Larry Tranel, Iowa State University

Development of a Dairy Goat Production and Health Model | Presented by Amir Shadjou, University of Arkansas

A Life Cycle Assessment of U.S. Dairy Goats | Presented by Dr. Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas

 

For More Information

For convention details, session schedules, lodging information, and registration, visit the ADGA Annual Convention website.

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The project is based at Iowa State University and the work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative's Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program grant no. 2024-68012-41749 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.