World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Expo Recognition Awards.
Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be celebrated during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Banquet tickets will be available at www.worlddairyexpo.com beginning on July 1.
Dairy Producers of the Year
Ken, Mike, Tom, Dave and Clay McCarty, McCarty Family Farms, Rexford, Kan.
As fourth generation dairy farmers, McCarty Family Farms doesn’t take “feeding the world” lightly and strives to use their farm as a force for good. For them, that means producing high quality milk while prioritizing animal welfare, regenerative farming and implementing impactful business practices for their team and community. McCarty Family Farms exemplifies a modern dairy farm and continues to set the standard in social and environmental performance.
Recognized as the world’s largest registered herd of Holsteins, the family milks 15,000 cows across four sites in Kansas with an additional 4,000 cow herd at MVP Dairy in Ohio. To support farm growth, their dairy processing plant was recently updated to include ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis technologies. McCarty Family Farms produces Non-GMO Project Verified milk for Danone North America. Cow care and comfort are paramount at each of the milking facilities, ensuring the health and productivity of the herd.
Industry Person of the Year
Jim Mulhern, Former President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Va.
When it comes to industry-wide recognitions and lifetime achievement awards, making contributions far beyond one’s required duties often is considered a bellwether for selecting a winner. To that end, Jim Mulhern has worked tirelessly on behalf of U.S. dairy farm families to bring about positive change during every step of his career journey, all while founded in servant leadership principles.
International Person of the Year
Juan F. Moreno, CEO and Co-Founder of STgenetics, Colombia/Navasota, Texas
Few individuals have left as indelible a mark in the annals of agricultural innovation as Juan F. Moreno. His journey from humble beginnings on a Colombian cattle farm to revolutionizing the global livestock industry is a testament to the power of vision, perseverance and groundbreaking technology, showcasing his exceptional determination and innovation. As the founder and CEO of Sexing Technologies (ST), Moreno has spearheaded advancements that have fundamentally altered the landscape of animal breeding, turning what was once deemed impossible into everyday practice for farmers worldwide.
His contributions, such as pioneering gender-sorted semen technology and introducing EcoFeed™, have reshaped dairy and beef production economics and addressed critical global food security and sustainability challenges. With a career spanning decades and innovations that continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in reproductive biotechnology, Moreno stands as a titan in an industry he has helped redefine, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in agricultural science.
Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. September 30 – October 3, 2025, where dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.
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