Lorilee Schultz: Industry leadership, dairy advocacy, genetics

[~0:40] About Schultz and Mil-R-Mor

[~2:15] Schultz shares why dedicating the time to serve the industry through various leadership positions is important to her

[~4:00] As the past chair of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Young Cooperators (YCs), Schultz discusses what interested her in this leadership role

[~4:45] How the YC program helps to develop young dairy leaders

[~7:15] An overview of some of the questions Schultz often receives when meeting with legislators

[~9:05] The most interesting thing she’s learned about dairy policy and building relationships with elected officials

[~10:00] Tips for other producers interested in building relationships with legislators

[~12:30] Other opportunities available for younger producers interested in becoming more involved in the dairy industry

[~14:30] Schultz discusses some of the greatest challenges for women serving in dairy leadership roles.

[~22:25] Schultz’s tips to help current dairy producer leaders encourage and mentor future leaders

[~24:20] Advice for other dairy ladies who may be considering an industry leadership role

[~26:05] An overview of Schultz’s involvement with the Adopt-a-Cow program and her key takeaways from virtual sessions with the students and teachers

[~28:00] Other community involvement

[~29:30] Her family is passionate about registered genetics. Schultz tells listeners about some of the top traits they prioritize when breeding their herd.

[~31:30] Schultz discusses some of her farm’s best cows over the years

[~35:00] Schultz describes what the transition process has been like for her family so far

[~37:35] Schultz’s five-year goals for Mil-R-Mor Farm

[~40:15] Rapid-fire questions