Event Details

Date

February 26, 2020

Time

11-3pm

Location

New Hope View Farm LLC
5937 US Route 11
Homer, NY 13077

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: February 26, 2020

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On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)

February 26, 2020

On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)

Alltech's On-Farm Support Specialist, Jorge Delgado will be leading discussion around Transition Cow Care and the Maternity Pen. Both Spanish and English speaking employees and owners are invited to attend!
This is great opportunity to come together over a meal to troubleshoot problems on-farm, and bridge gaps between owners and employees, including language barriers!

Agenda:

11 am - Farm Owners/Managers meet with Jorge to uncover factors to engage employees.  Employees that arrive with owners/managers will be taken on brief tour of the farm

Noon - Farm Owners/Managers and Employees enjoy lunch together

12:45 - Employees meet with Jorge to discuss best management practices and troubleshoot problems with transition cow management

3 pm - Safe Travels Home





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