University of Minnesota Extension and the Carver County Dairy Core Team is hosting the 25th annual Carver County Dairy Expo from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Central High School, 531 Morse Street, Norwood Young America.

Dairy producers attend the Carver County Dairy Expo to participate in education sessions, browse the trade show and network with peers, according to a press release. In recent years, more than 300 people attend the event from across the state. 

This year’s program features:

Keynote Session: “Feeding America, Feeding the World,” Phil Plourd, Dairy Economist, Blimling and Associates
“Small Giants: Strategies for Small Farm Survival.”
“Using Precision Technology to Improve your Farm,” Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Extension Dairy Systems Specialist, University of Kentucky.
“The Effect of Hay Rake Type on Ash Content in Hay,” Abby Neu, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota.
“25 Years and Counting: Building on the Past for a Bright Future,” Jim Dickrell, Editor, Dairy Herd Management.
“Communication: The Key to Labor Management,” Betty Berning, Extension Educator Ag Business Management, U of M Extension.
“Science of Mastitis,” presented in Spanish, Jorge Delgado, Bilingual Trainer, Dairy Specialist, Elanco Animal Health.

Registration is $10 ($5 for students) at the door. Price includes hot lunch and refreshments. For more info, contact Colleen Carlson at traxl042@umn.edu or 952-466-5306.

University of Minnesota Extension and the Carver County Dairy Core Team is hosting the 25th annual Carver County Dairy Expo from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Central High School, 531 Morse Street, Norwood Young America.

Dairy producers attend the Carver County Dairy Expo to participate in education sessions, browse the trade show and network with peers, according to a press release. In recent years, more than 300 people attend the event from across the state. 

This year’s program features:

Keynote Session: “Feeding America, Feeding the World,” Phil Plourd, Dairy Economist, Blimling and Associates
“Small Giants: Strategies for Small Farm Survival.”
“Using Precision Technology to Improve your Farm,” Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Extension Dairy Systems Specialist, University of Kentucky.
“The Effect of Hay Rake Type on Ash Content in Hay,” Abby Neu, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota.
“25 Years and Counting: Building on the Past for a Bright Future,” Jim Dickrell, Editor, Dairy Herd Management.
“Communication: The Key to Labor Management,” Betty Berning, Extension Educator Ag Business Management, U of M Extension.
“Science of Mastitis,” presented in Spanish, Jorge Delgado, Bilingual Trainer, Dairy Specialist, Elanco Animal Health.

Registration is $10 ($5 for students) at the door. Price includes hot lunch and refreshments. For more info, contact Colleen Carlson at traxl042@umn.edu or 952-466-5306.