Dr. Abigail Carpenter received her B.S. from Michigan State University, her M.S. from the University of Minnesota, and her Ph.D. from Kansas State University. Her work focuses on applied dairy nutrition and herd management, combining academic research with hands-on industry experience. After time as a dairy nutritionist in the private sector, she returned to academia to lead teaching and outreach efforts that help producers implement practical, data-informed strategies on farm.

Dr. Barry Bradford is the Clint Meadows Chair in Dairy Management at Michigan State University, where he connects research with on-farm application. He holds a B.S. in Animal Science and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from MSU. His research has advanced understanding of byproduct use in lactating cow diets, the physiological effects of post-calving inflammation, and how nutrients function as metabolic signals. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, Dr. Bradford works directly with producers to translate complex biology into practical strategies that improve herd health and productivity.