2021 Virtual Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference

 

This program is designed to help producers learn about new and innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions to challenges in the Great Lakes Regions' forage based agriculture systems.

This is a free event. However, registration is needed in order to receive the webinar meeting link to your email address.

9:00 a.m.         Welcome & Opening - Gary Carmichael, MFC President

 

9:10 a.m.         Keynote speaker: Dr. Dennis Hancock, Center Director, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

                       "U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Focusing on Impact"

 

9:50                 MSU Forage Research Update, Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist   

 

10:20               Producer talks – Value-added Hay & Straw Repackaging, Mike Lauwers, Capac Forage Producer – Hot air for forages, John Strieter, Bay Port Forage Producer

 

10:45               Keynote speaker: Dr. Dennis Hancock  

                        “The Baleage Balance: Moisture, Fermentation, and Risks";

 

11:15               Michigan Grazing Dairy Industry Trends, Tom Cook, St. Johns Dairy Grazier

 

11:30               Details to Forage Excellence – Phil Kaatz, MSU Extension Forage Educator

 

11:45               Michigan Hay Supply Update (observations and trends from Michigan’s Forage Council Board of Directors) – Jerry Lindquist, MFC Secretary, Forage Producer

 

Noon               Conclusion of the 2021 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference

 

1:00 - 2:00       The Michigan Forage Council (MFC) Annual Meeting

 

2:00                 Adjourn

Potential sponsors that are interested in supporting the 2021 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference please proceed to the "Sponsor" button below.