Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference 

&

Carolina Meat Conference

THE 2024 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT 

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

263 Locust St.

Boone, NC 28608

               Optional farm tours on July 29th

July 30-31, 2024

The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (SDBII) project, led by the University of Tennessee and partnered with NC State University and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council focuses on educational and financial assistance to value added dairy business owners. Each year, the Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference provides educational and networking opportunities for producers and industry partners. This year, SDBII is collaborating with The Carolina Meat Conference which is committing to supporting sustainable food production through fostering regenerative production practices, advancing market opportunities, and increasing customer access to pasture-based meats. Attendees of these two conferences will learn about innovative marketing and packaging, how to get access to retail space, food safety and hazard audits, networking opportunities, hands-on trainings, and technical and business assistance! Join us and make sure to register early to save $$!  

Innovative Speakers and Presentations




Social Networking





Local Meat and Cheese Tastings 




Hands On Workshops 





Butchery Demos