Strategies for Improving Dairy Cropping Systems (2 hr)
This tour seeks to highlight some of the lessons learned from a ten-year multi-disciplinary research project. Agronomists, entomologists, and dairy scientists have evaluated crop rotations, nutrient management, pest management, dairy cow feed management to reduce inputs and environmental impact, adapt to weather challenges, and enhance farm production and profitability. See some of the crops in the fields and learn from those actively involved.
Wednesday ONLY. Bus departs at 10:30 AM and returns at 12:30 PM
** Walking/Standing involved. No restrooms.
When:
August 14, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:
Tour: Corn Crib
This tour seeks to highlight some of the lessons learned from a ten-year multi-disciplinary research project. Agronomists, entomologists, and dairy scientists have evaluated crop rotations, nutrient management, pest management, dairy cow feed management to reduce inputs and environmental impact, adapt to weather challenges, and enhance farm production and profitability. See some of the crops in the fields and learn from those actively involved. ** Walking/Standing involved. No restrooms.