"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" - Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy




Event Details

Date

October 15, 2020

Time

12:30pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST

Location

Online via Zoom

Cost

Free Event : Free

Host

CCE Northwest NY, North Country Region and South Central NY Teams



Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest NY, North Country Region and South Central NY Teams Present:

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" - Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy. 

This a FREE webinar for farmers and dairy nutritionists who are looking to get on the same page about farm goals and dairy rations.

Learning Goals:

  • To improve communication between the dairy farm and their nutritionist
  • To ensure dairy farm & nutritionist have matching goals for the farm
  • For the dairy farm to understand what is in their diet and why it is being fed
  • For the dairy farm to gain a basic understanding of how to compare diets
  • For the dairy farm to clearly communicate concerns to their nutritionist when they may arise
  • For the nutritionist to use this as a guideline for conversations with their dairy farmer client

This live session includes interactive poll questions, and a Question & Answer session at the end of the presentation.

Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020 presented twice at 12:30pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST.

 Please register through the following link:

https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fqXpgrO8QxWwFBmYsJd3kQ




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