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Challenges explored at international dairy summit

“Innovation” and “sustainability” were the two most used words after “dairy” and “cows” at the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago.

More than 1,100 dairy farmers, processors, policymakers and industry leaders from 50 countries celebrated the World Dairy Federation’s 120th birthday at the summit Oct. 15-20.

On opening day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said that “climate concerns and the impact on our ability to produce” are among the things that keep him up at night. Consumers are willing to invest in sustainable practices, but they need to know what they are, he said.

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