2 minute On-Farm Feeder School Survey
Camila Lage, Dairy Management Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Would you be interested in an On-Farm Feeder School Training in our region this fall? - Answer this 2 min survey!
- Are you currently feeding cows and want to fine-tune your knowledge to increase efficiency?
- Do you want to become a cow feeder and need the training to increase your knowledge?
- Do you have employees that would be interested in learning more about feeding cows?
If any of it sounds like something you think would benefit your farm/employees take the time to answer this 2-min survey.
Link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79hdf0sfTU5S3KC
What is a Feeder School On-Farm Training?
The feeder school training is an in-person program for people that are currently feeding dairy cows, people that want to become feeders, or anyone interested in learning more about dairy cows' nutrition and the art of feeding cows!
This program would cover the basics of the dairy cows' nutrition, how you can improve the feed management to achieve optimal performance and zero waste, feed bunk management, TMR audits, and more! (Check out the flyer for the last edition and the youtube videos of the previous online feeder school).
We are looking to host a Feeder School On-Farm Training in our region this fall as part of a Cornell Statewide program and would like your input!
Please fill out this quick 2-minute survey to help us know if this topic interests you and the topics you want to be covered.
Link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79hdf0sfTU5S3KC
The survey will close this Friday (August 26th); your feedback is essential for us!
For questions or comments about this program, please reach out to Camila Lage, Dairy Management Specialist, at cd546@cornell.edu or 607-422-6788
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