Dr. Michelle Schack on stage at a conference. There is a large screen with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges logo and a podium to her left.
Dr. Michelle Schack on stage at a conference. There is a large screen with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges logo and a podium to her left.

Hear
Dr. Michelle Speak

Keynote Topics

Connecting People to Agriculture

The Power of One Connection

How curiosity, connection, and storytelling can inspire the next generation and bridge the gap between agriculture and the public.

Helping Kids Make Sense of Modern Agriculture

How curiosity, connection, and storytelling can inspire the next generation and bridge the gap between agriculture and the public.

Social Media That Builds Trust

Practical strategies for veterinarians, farmers, and agricultural organizations to communicate effectively with today's audiences.

A young dairy calf with a white face and black spots, standing on dirt ground under a barn roof with other calves in the background. The calf has a green ear tag with the number 2378.
Dr. Michelle Schack

Animal Welfare Through People

Training That Sticks: Helping Employees Succeed on Today's Dairy Farm

Building a culture of learning that improves employee engagement, animal welfare, and on-farm performance.

Data, Decisions, and the People Behind Both

Using technology and data to improve dairy operations without losing sight of the people who make it all work.

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Dr. Michelle Schack reading her children's book.

Inspiring
the Next Generation of Agriculture

Finding Your Place in Agriculture

Encouraging students and young professionals to explore careers in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and food production.

The Future of Agriculture Needs You

A keynote about purpose, leadership, and saying "yes" to opportunities you never expected.

PREVIOUSLY SPOKEN AT

  • AABP Grad Conference

  • Herd That! Nutrition Conference

  • AAVMC Career Fair

  • Dairy Council of AZ

  • Precision Dairy Conference

  • Arizona Cowbelles Annual Meeting

  • AABP Annual Meeting

  • UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

  • AZVMA Wellness Month Webinar

  • Young Dairy Leaders Institute

  • University of Arizona Veterinary School Student Club

  • DCHA Annual Conference

  • California Animal Nutrition Conference

  • AZVMA State Meeting

  • AVMA Annual Conference

  • University of Arizona Guest Lecture for Advanced Dairy Rotation

  • DNMC Annual Meeting

  • PNWVC Annual Conference

  • Amelicor Feed and Health Management Conference

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  • "Michelle Schack was an outstanding speaker at the 2026 DNMC Dairy Summit. She brought energy, practical insight, and a genuine understanding of the dairy industry to her presentation. Michelle connected naturally with our audience and shared information in a way that was both engaging and immediately applicable. We appreciated her contribution to the Summit and would highly recommend her to organizations looking for a knowledgeable, relatable, and dynamic speaker."

    Macey Brown
    DNMC Milk

  • "Dr. Michelle Schack is a brilliant and entertaining speaker. We have found her story, perspective and speaking style to resonate with any audience. Whether it is an intimate group or large crowd, Dr. Schack has the ability to connect with everyone."

    Erin Kuiper

    Executive Director of Maricopa County Farm Bureau

  • "Dr. Schack’s presentation was on point and well-received by our group. It was insightful to see the kind of animal health and well-being questions Dr. Schack is fielding, the role veterinarians can fill as a trusted information source, and even just the basics of getting started on social media – whether that’s connecting with consumers or building your client base."

    Amanda Welsh

    Director of Marketing, Cattle, Merck Animal Health

  • "What an amazing talk you gave my students last night! I can't thank you enough for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to talk to them. They were literally riveted - both in terms of learning the difference between western dairies and hearing about your journey and advice. When it comes to recruitment of the next generation, I think we have to start early - and talks from folks like you are crucial in that!"

    Elizabeth Brock, DVM
    Clinical Assistant Professor, University of New Hampshire, AABP Director District 1

  • "I absolutely love the message that Michelle spreads! She brings a much needed and fresh perspective into agriculture. Reminding us about the importance of sharing our story as professionals in the dairy industry, but doing it in a way that is welcoming and inclusive! If we want more people to support agriculture, then we have to find ways to connect with them - and Michelle has done a wonderful job of that."

    Emily Schaapman

    Owner and founder of Dairy Girl Fitness and CowGirl Talk Podcast

  • "Dairy Council of Arizona was so honored to have Michelle Schack speak for us on cow and calf lifecycle as well as common myths regarding vet care on dairy farms. Her knowledge was so refreshing and she was able to explain it in a way that was customized to our teacher audience. Furthermore, Michelle wants to foster a collaborative relationship with you and we are going to use her for future speaking engagements!"

    Lauren Pena, MS, RDN

    Manager of Nutrition & Sustainability, Dairy Council of Arizona

  • "Dr. Michelle Schack’s presentation at the AAVMC Annual Meeting Career Fair was truly inspiring for the students in attendance. From middle school students to undergraduates, attendees were fascinated by her journey, her experiences as a dairy veterinarian, and the thoughtful advice she shared. Dr. Schack’s ability to connect with everyone in the room was remarkable."

    Diana Dabdub

    Senior Director for Admissions & Recruitment Affairs, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges

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