MADISON, Wis. — Registration is open for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association annual conference to be April 11-13 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
This year’s conference lineup includes a variety of programs and panel discussions designed to support calf and heifer producers’ success in today’s market.
“Dairy calf and heifer raisers face unique challenges in the industry,” said Bob James, professor of dairy science at Virginia Tech and conference co-chairman. “This conference focuses on learning from peers and sharing knowledge on tools and techniques that can help them to thrive and grow their businesses.”
The theme is “Moving Forward,” and the content reflects that goal. Activities will include:
* Presentations by industry experts and producer panels on topics including growth and nutrition, reproduction, group housing, animal behavior, dairy beef and organic calf and heifer raising.
* Professional development including leadership, team communications and the use of social media for positive communication.
* A tradeshow reception giving producers and allied industry members networking opportunities.
* Tours and on-farm sessions at Rosy-Lane Holsteins and Kutz Dairy Farm and hands-on demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
Attendees might already be familiar with one conference speaker, who has more than 250,000 followers on Facebook. Greg Peterson is one of the Peterson Farm Brothers, whose videos of pop song parodies have received millions of views on YouTube. Peterson will share his insight into using social media to advocate for agriculture.
“The Peterson Farm Brothers use their love of agriculture to make an impact beyond the farm,” James said. “Their story can inspire other producers to find their own niches for communicating about their farms and their industry.”
Register by visiting www.calfandheifer.org/conference or calling 855-400-3242. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.
Resource:http://agrinews-pubs.com/Content/News/Latest-News/Article/Register-for-Dairy-Calf-and-Heifer-Association-conference-/8/6/13912
This year’s conference lineup includes a variety of programs and panel discussions designed to support calf and heifer producers’ success in today’s market.
“Dairy calf and heifer raisers face unique challenges in the industry,” said Bob James, professor of dairy science at Virginia Tech and conference co-chairman. “This conference focuses on learning from peers and sharing knowledge on tools and techniques that can help them to thrive and grow their businesses.”
The theme is “Moving Forward,” and the content reflects that goal. Activities will include:
* Presentations by industry experts and producer panels on topics including growth and nutrition, reproduction, group housing, animal behavior, dairy beef and organic calf and heifer raising.
* Professional development including leadership, team communications and the use of social media for positive communication.
* A tradeshow reception giving producers and allied industry members networking opportunities.
* Tours and on-farm sessions at Rosy-Lane Holsteins and Kutz Dairy Farm and hands-on demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
Attendees might already be familiar with one conference speaker, who has more than 250,000 followers on Facebook. Greg Peterson is one of the Peterson Farm Brothers, whose videos of pop song parodies have received millions of views on YouTube. Peterson will share his insight into using social media to advocate for agriculture.
“The Peterson Farm Brothers use their love of agriculture to make an impact beyond the farm,” James said. “Their story can inspire other producers to find their own niches for communicating about their farms and their industry.”
Register by visiting www.calfandheifer.org/conference or calling 855-400-3242. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.
Resource:http://agrinews-pubs.com/Content/News/Latest-News/Article/Register-for-Dairy-Calf-and-Heifer-Association-conference-/8/6/13912
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