Wednesday, February 13, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Crow River Winery

Hutchinson, Minnesota

Sponsored by: Minnesota Corn Growers Association, 

Main Session

10:00 a.m.  Welcome

10:05 a.m.  What is your Farm Culture?- Jorge Delgado (sponsored by Alltech)

- Why do you do what do? Why do your employees do what they do? How does your dairy team stack up? Learn more about your farm culture as Jorge Delgado of Alltech asks why do whatyou do.

11:00 a.m.  Where are we headed and what’s new for you? - Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Executive Director

- Get the run down on who’s who in the Minnesota State legislature just one month under new leadership. Learn about Minnesota Milks new legislative priorities for 2019. Plus,learn about the new tools available with the passage of the farm bill. 

11:30 a.m.  Midwest Dairy District Update - Charles Krause and Kevin Buss, Directors

- Midwest Dairy’s focus has been to bring dairy to life and give consumers an excellent dairy experience. Learn how your checkoff investment has been leveraged this year to build sales and trust in dairy. 

12:00 p.m.  Lunch and Local County Meetings

1:00 p.m.    Manure Matters - Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota

2:00 p.m.    Adjourn

Spanish Session(offered exclusively in Spanish)

10:00 a.m.  Welcome

10:05 a.m.  Resources Available from the Mexican Consulate - Mónica Cruz Zorrilla, Mexican Consulate

                           - The Mexican Consulate offers a variety of resources for Mexican Nationals living in Minnesota.

11:00 a.m.  Milking Technician and Udder Health Training - Jorge Delgado (Sponsored by Alltech)

              - Participants will learn the basics of mastitis, somatic cells and how the immune system work. Additionally, participants will learn how to read a SCC report, understand udder physiology,                  stimulation, and how the mammary gland becomes infected.

12:00 p.m.  Lunch

1:00 p.m.    What is your Farm Culture? - Jorge Delgado (Sponsored by Alltech)

- Why do you do what do? Why does your employer do what they do? How does your dairy team stack up? Learn more about your farm culture as Jorge Delgado of Alltech asks why you do what you do.