Event Details

Date

May 5, 2020

Time

11am-12pm

Location

Zoom

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


Virtual Dairy Discussion - Fitness for Transport

May 5, 2020

Virtual Dairy Discussion - Fitness for Transport

Virtual Dairy Discussion
While we are unable to gather on farm, we can still gather virtually. Please join us on April 21st and/or May 5th from 11am-noon via zoom to discuss dairy management topics. This free event is for dairy producers in the Southwest NY Region.

The main speaker will be Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialist with the SWNYDLFC team. Teresa McMahon and Ginny Carlberg, FarmNet representatives will be joining us with tips on managing stress during difficult times. Lynn Bliven, CCE Allegany will serve as our moderator and Zoom coordinator. Following the main presentation of approximately 30 minutes, we will have open discussion.

On April 21st the main topic will be disbudding and May 5th will cover fitness for transport

To participate please email Lynn Bliven (LAO3@cornell.edu) to pre-register.
Lynn will send a confirmation email and logistics for the Zoom session.

Virtual Dairy Discussion (PDF; 1157KB)


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