Thanks for your interest in learning about the opportunities, benefits, and cost-savings in Grazing Dairy Heifers.

Day 1 - September 24th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm - Classroom

Location: Shawano County Park - Indoor Pavilion

Agenda:

Intro - What is the value proposition of dairy heifer grazing?:

- Building the case for heifer grazing: economic and ecological outcomes (GL 2.0 modeling)

Speaker: Adam Abel, NRCS and Sarah Lloyd, UW-Madison

Animal Performance and Production:

- Ongoing UW and USDA research

- Summary of conversations with dairy nutritionists

Speakers: David Jamarillo, Matt Akins

Heifer Compass (and Grazescape) - (Intro and working in small groups)

Day 2 - September 25th, 10:00am - 3:00pm

TOUR two innovative farms and learn about what they’re doing

Stop 1 - Tauchen's Heifer Grazing Operation

15 Years of Experience - Long term success

W4576 CTH-BE Bonduel, WI 54107

Stop 2 - Brown Star Farm's Heifer Grazing Operation

New Grazier - Incorporating Covers/Annuals

10188-10198 Balcom Lake Rd. Gillett, WI 54124

Topics to be covered during the Field Day:
- Comparison between a newly established operation and another that's been operating for 2 decades
- Incorporating managed grazing into your operation - management and planning considerations
- Grazing cover crops and summer annuals
- Options for late season grazing
- Incorporating managed grazing into your operation
- Looking at and managing BOTH long-term, established, perennial pasture and newly established pasture
- Farmer discussion on heifer health, and profitability
- One-on-one farmer interactions and why they're grazing!

Farmer testimonials!:

"I'm getting my heifers out on managed pasture for the first time this summer. I've been thinking a lot about how it would work for my farm. When I heard about how well heifers on grass perform into 1st lactation, that's what tipped the scales for me. I worked with a grazing planner, establish the pastures this spring on some row crop ground and contracted with the fencing company!" - Central Wisconsin dairy farmer

HOTEL/LODGING Information:

There are a few hotels in Shawano. The Quality Inn and Suites is mid-priced, has rooms available, and offers a free breakfast. website for booking

About The G-Team

The G-Team is a vibrant network of conservation and agricultural professionals focusing on the improvement and advancement of managed grazing and perennial, forage-based agricultural systems. For over a decade, the G-Team has coordinated professional development workshops, pasture walks, and field demonstrations. These meetings and trainings are a great opportunity to learn more about advanced grazing topics and network with other grazing enthusiasts/professionals from around the state representing various agencies, TSPs, and educators.

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NE Dairy Heifer Grazing Training and Field Day

September 24th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Classroom Training)

September 25th, 10:00am - 3:00pm (Field Day)

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