Artificial Insemination Training for Beef and Dairy
An AI training is being planned in Chautauqua County for October 9-11, 2023 for beef and dairy cattle producers and farm employees interested in learning how to breed cows.
The cost will be $200 per person, which will include the classroom session, hands-on Artificial Training at a farm and materials.
Participants will need to bring their own lunch.
Registration deadline 9/22
Register by contacting Lisa Kempisty | 716.664.9502 ext. 203 | ljk4@cornell.edu
Event Details
Date
October 9 - October 11, 2023
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramLisa Kempisty
716.664.9502 ext 203
email Lisa Kempisty
An AI training is being planned in Chautauqua County for October 9-11, 2023 for beef and dairy cattle producers and farm employees interested in learning how to breed cows. The cost will be $200 per person, which will include the classroom session, hands-on Artificial Training at a farm and materials. Participants will need to bring their own lunch.
Please contact Lisa Kempisty, Extension Educator at 716-664-9502 Ext 203 or ljk4@cornell.edu by September 22nd to register to participate or to learn more details.
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