2022 Feeder School - November 11
Event Details
Date
November 11, 2022
Time
10:00am - 3:00pm, Registration begins @ 9:30am
Location
Bonna Terra Farm
2460 Cox Rd
West Bloomfield, NY 14469
Cost
Pre-Pay Online, per person : $50.00
(addl attendee $50.00 ea.)
At The Door Price
Pay at the Event, per person : $50.00
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsMargaret Quaassdorff
585-405-2567
email Margaret Quaassdorff
Registration closes 11/9/22!
Offered in English and Spanish
Who Should Attend:
- Those who are currently feeding dairy cows and want to learn more about the how and why of what they're doing.
- Those who are interested in becoming a cow feeder and want to increase their knowledge of cow feeding.
- Anyone interested in learning more about how to improve the feeding process on their farm.
Topics Covered During Feeder School:
- Economics and Importance of the Feeder
- Dry Matter and Feeder Math Basics
- Feed Consistency
- Troubleshooting Mixer Wagons
- Bunk Assessment and Management
- Feeder Safety
This event is sponsored by Alltech, Lallemand and Progressive Dairy Solutions.
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