Dairy producers in the Mid-west will want to make time for the University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Days. The days will take place at eight different locations around the state from Dec. 28 through Jan. 18.
Minnesota Dairy Days are an opportunity for producers and advisors to hear the latest research-based information from University scientists and educators. Cost is $15 per person and registration opens one-half hour before the program begins.
The eight locations are as follows:
Pipestone — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at Pizza Ranch,108 W. Main St. Topic is “Labor Management” with Chuck Schwartau, Extension dairy educator.
McIntosh — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at McIntosh Community Center, 115 Broadway Street N.W. The topics are “Feeding Dairy Cows in 2008” by Jim Paulson, Extension dairy educator, and “Milk Quality” by Jeff Reneau, Extension animal scientist.
Cologne — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Carver County Extension Office, 11360 Highway 212 W., Suite 4. The topic is “Reproduction” by Jim Salfer, Extension dairy educator, and Gary Neubauer of Pfizer Animal Health.
St. Rosa — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Rosa City Park building, 28835 County Road 17. The topic is “Reproduction” with Jim Salfer, Extension dairy educator, and Gary Neubauer of Pfizer Animal Health.
Ottertail — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at City Community Center 93 Lake Avenue S. Topics are “Feeding Dairy Cows in 2008” by Jim Paulson, Extension dairy educator and “Milk Quality” by Jeff Reneau, Extension animal scientist.
Zumbrota —12:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the 4-H building, Goodhue County Fairgrounds, 44217 County 6 Blvd. one-half mile north of Zumbrota. The topic is “Milk Quality” by Jeff Reneau, Extension animal scientist.
St. Charles — 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Charles Community Center, City Hall, 830 Whitewater Ave. The topic is “Feeding Dairy Cows in 2008” with Jim Paulson, Extension dairy educator.
Worthington — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Pizza Ranch, 1132 Oxford St. The topic is “Feeding Dairy Cows in 2008” by Jim Paulson, Extension dairy educator.