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North Central Cheese Industry Association Wrap up and upcoming events

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DSI recently attended the North Central Cheese Industry Association (NCCIA) conference in Rochester, MN at the beginning of November. The conference showcased a number of award winning cheeses including this years Grand Champion -  Blue Cheese for the Caves of Faribault. The conference showcased a number of award winning cheeses from Kraft Foods, Land O Lakes, First District Association, Le Sueur Cheese, and Bongards Creamery.

Participants had the opportunity to listen to a number of presentations which included a panel discussion and covered topics facing the dairy industry including dairy economics, reducing sodium levels in products, environmental management, and many others. There was also the opportunity to grade the winners of the cheese contest and a formal dinner. The yearly auction was a success, generating almost 5,000 dollars in donations to the NCCIA.

DSI will also be attending both the IDFA Dairy Symposium and the All Star conventions coming up in early 2012. More information on these to come.