I recently had the pleasure of photographing the 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council at the historic downtown Hilton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Known as the “Cream City” and famous for its brewing heritage, Milwaukee sits along the western shore of Lake Michigan and at the confluence of three rivers. It is also the setting for the classic television show “Happy Days.” Fans of the show can even visit the Bronze Fonz statue along the Milwaukee RiverWalk, celebrating Henry Winkler’s iconic character. One of the city’s most impressive landmarks is Milwaukee City Hall, a spectacular Flemish Renaissance-style building completed in 1895. Its tower rises nearly 400 feet, making it one of the most recognizable features of the downtown skyline.

After a couple days of intense meetings, keynote presentations, and panel discussions…it was time to relax, network, and celebrate all that had been accomplished! The fabulous Welcome Reception was held at the nearby Milwaukee Public Museum. This beautiful natural and human history museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884. The Milwaukee Public Museum is currently in its final year at its historic Wells Street location. It will close its current building permanently on January 3, 2027, to complete its multi-million dollar move to a new downtown home named the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin. As a result, we were one of the LAST groups they will be hosting for events at this location!!!

The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council plays an important role in developing international markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, ethanol, and other related products. Its work helps connect American agriculture with customers around the world while promoting trade and creating opportunities for U.S. producers.

* Nikon Z9 (x2), Nikkor Z 24-70 f2.8 II, Nikkor Z 70-180 f2.8, Viltrox 14mm f4 *