California Ag Network

Tag: Leadership

  • World Dairy Expo Welcomes Brokish as Sponsorship Manager

    World Dairy Expo® is pleased to welcome Michelle Brokish, Spring Green, Wis., as the organization’s new Sponsorship Manager. In this role, Brokish will cultivate and strengthen relationships with the hundreds of corporate, farm and individual sponsors who support the world’s premier dairy event, while working closely with the Commercial Exhibitor Committee.

    Brokish brings a unique blend of relationship management, organizational expertise and a passion for agriculture to the position. Her professional background as a Quality Engineer and current role in remodeling design have equipped her with strong skills in coordinating complex deliverables, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring commitments are fulfilled—critical components of successful sponsorship management.

    In addition to her professional experience, Brokish has hands-on involvement in sponsorship coordination through her work with the Badger State Outboard Association, where she helps build partnerships and deliver value to event sponsors. Her ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities and build trust-based relationships will support World Dairy Expo’s continued commitment to sponsor success.

    “I am honored to join World Dairy Expo and contribute to an event that represents so much of what I value—community, agriculture and excellence,” shares Brokish. “I look forward to working with Expo’s dedicated sponsors and building meaningful relationships that support the continued growth and success of this iconic event.”

    “We are excited to welcome Michelle to the World Dairy Expo team,” says Laura Herschleb, WDE General Manager. “Her strong attention to detail, relationship-focused mindset and genuine connection to the dairy industry make her an excellent fit for this role. We look forward to the impact she will have in strengthening our sponsor partnerships.”

    Brokish holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and has been actively involved in agricultural organizations and community events, including the Iowa County Dairy Breakfast Committee. Her personal connection to dairy farming further fuels her enthusiasm for the industry and the mission of World Dairy Expo.

    About World Dairy Expo

    Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. September 29 – October 2, 2026. Dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook,Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.

  • Tulare High School Sophomores, Apply NOW for Youth Leadership!

    Tulare, Calif., (April 19, 2017) – High school sophomores in Tulare County are encouraged to apply for the 2017-2018 Tulare County Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Class. Applications are due by May 1, 2017.

    TCFB’s Youth Leadership Program began in 1983 as an opportunity for juniors in high school to develop their leadership skills. Since then, the program has trained over 500 young adults, many of which have gone on to pursue agricultural fields of study in college and beyond.

    Students are not required to have a connection to agriculture or Farm Bureau but should demonstrate an interest in developing leadership qualities and be able to take advantage of this program through active participation.

    Participants must be able to commit to an eight-month program that features monthly seminars that focus on topics such as county and state government processes, leadership, team building, community service, and exposure to careers in agriculture. The program concludes annually with a Sacramento experience to visit our state’s capitol, meet with elected state officials, and participate in a lobbying exercise.

    The application can be found at www.tulcofb.org by following the Application Forms tab. After the Youth Advisory Committee reviews the paper applications, students are selected for interviews, and the class is selected in early summer. Notification Letters are sent to all applicants, both chosen and those not chosen for the program.

    For more information about TCFB’s Youth Leadership Program, email tcfb@tulcofb.org.