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3.18.09--MSU Student Selected
as 2009 Michigan Dairy Ambassador
Michigan State University (MSU) student Nicole Schaendorf, of Allegan,
was named the 2009 senior division winner of the Michigan
Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program.
1.27.09-- Grazing Seminar Highlights
KBS Conversion, Spotlights Producers
Dairy producers interested in learning more about
converting their farms to intensive grazing operations should make
plans to attend the dairy grazing seminar scheduled for Feb. 6 as
part of the seventh annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference.
1.22.09--$11 Milk: Where’s
the Profit? GLRDC Hot Topics to Address Future of Dairy Farming
Little did the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
(GLRDC) committee know when it was planning for its 2009 program
last summer that its “Hot Topics” subject would be the
main topic of conversation for dairy producers across the country.
1.22.09-- Educational Series
Will Offer Strategies for Small Farms
Starting and running a small farm can be a big
challenge. Individuals looking for help in getting
an enterprise off the ground or keeping one afloat can attend a
three-part seminar
series in Indian River.
1.22.09-- Explore Opportunities
for Bioenergy at March
The expanding bioenergy sector offers tremendous
potential for Michigan farmers. All members of the agricultural
community are invited to learn more about bioenergy and renewable
fuels during the Michigan Agri-Energy Conference, March 30-31 at
the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo.
1.21.09--Michigan breed associations to meet at
2009 GLRDC; New program targeted to youth in dairy
field
The seventh annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy
Conference (GLRDC) welcomes renowned Holstein breeder Bob Miller,
Mil-R-Mor Farm, Orangeville, Ill., as its breed program guest speaker.
12.10.08--GLRDC Offers Variety of Workshops for
Dairy Producers
Dairy producers will be able to select from three
workshops the afternoon of Feb. 6 as part of this year’s Great
Lakes Regional Dairy Conference.
12.05.08-- Hummingbirds, Organizing
Tips and Farm Tour Planning 101: GLRDC Spouse’s
Program Offers Variety of Topics for Dairy Women
Dairywomen who opt to attend the annual spouse’s
program at the seventh annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
(GLRDC) will find a variety of interesting topics awaiting them
at this year’s Partners Program.
11.14.08--Anaerobic Digester
Certification Training Key for Operators Hoping for
a Tax Break
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension
is offering the On-Farm Anaerobic Digester Operator Training
Course Nov. 18-19, 2008, at the Herman Miller GreenHouse
here.
11.14.08--Tips for Improving Efficiency, Economics
on Tap at Seventh Annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
Dairy
producers are facing the same challenges that other industries
are in today’s
troubled economy -- they’re seeking more economical and efficient
ways to do their jobs and figuring out how to do more with
less.
11.13.08--No Lame Excuses: Workshop Series to Address
Cow Hoof Health Dairy producers know that cows
with sore feet fall short of maximizing their potential
for milk production and reproductive efficiency. Regardless of the cause
-- thin soles,
heel warts, hoof rot, ulcers, long toes or lameness --
foot problems contribute to already declining profit margins and are
often cited
as a primary reason for culling animals from the herd.
11.6.08--Apply for the 2009 Michigan Dairy Ambassador
Scholarship Program
Students interested in promoting the state’s
dairy industry are invited to apply to the Michigan Dairy Ambassador
Scholarship and Leadership Program, a unique program open to high school
and college students interested in pursuing careers in the dairy industry.
10.31.08--Sponsor Call for the 2009 Great Lakes Regional
Dairy Conference
Dairy industry businesses and associations are invited to become sponsors
of the 7th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference
(GLRDC) scheduled for February 5-7 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
7.24.08--Kids, Cows and Ice Cream!
What could be more fun than kids, cows and ice cream?
How about taking a turn at learning how to milk a cow,
petting a baby calf and tasting fresh homemade cheese curds, all down
on the farm?
3.14.08--Quintessential Family Farm Honored by Michigan
State University
It’s all in the family at Dale-Stamp Farms in Marlette,
Mich. The multigenerational farm was honored with the Michigan State
University (MSU) Dairy Farmer of the Year award in recognition of the
family’s commitment to technology, profitability and sustainability.
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