Event Details

Date

January 11, 2016

Time

Registration 10 am; Program 10:30-2:30 pm

Location

Cornell University Vet School Teaching Dairy Barn
McGowan Woods Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

Cost

$25.00 per person
(additional attendee $15.00 ea.)

At the Door
$30.00 per person
$20.00 additional farm member

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: January 4, 2016

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Keepin' Em Comfy

January 11, 2016


A Workshop on Cow Comfort, Dairy Handling and Public Perception will be offered to educate farmers and farm managers on understanding cow behavior and how to use it on farm, understanding bottlenecks on your own operation, and talking to the public about dairy farm practices.

Speakers include:
Katy Proudfoot, Assitant Professor, Extension Specialist with Ohio State University
Lindsay Collings-Ferlito, Extension Specialist
Beth Meyers, American Dairy Association and Dairy Council

Registration will begin at 10 am, with program from 10:30-2:30. Lunch is included in the registration fee. 

Questions?  Call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 ext 415 or email at bjh246@cornell.edu

Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 ext 403 or email at jma358@cornell.edu


Keepin Em Comfy (PDF; 96KB)


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