Farm Horizons • Feb. 6, 2017 • Page 22
Carver Co. dairy expo Feb. 20
By Starrla Cray A quarter of a century ago, the first Carver County
Dairy Expo was just getting underway. Now, the event has become an annual tradition that farmers and others involved in the agriculture industry look forward to each winter.
The 2017 expo and trade show is set for Monday,
Feb. 20 from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Central High School in Norwood Young America.
Morning sessions
The first informational sessions start at 10:30 a. m., and includes:
•“ Small Giants: Strategies for Small Farm Survival,” led by Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, extension dairy systems specialist from the University of Kentucky;
•“ 25 Years and Counting: Building on the Past for a Bright Future,” led by Jim Dickrell, editor of Dairy Herd Management; and
•“ Communication: The Key to Labor Management,” led by Betty Berning, extension educator for agriculture business management at the University of Minnesota.
Mid-day agenda
At 11:30 a. m., a special presentation about the expo’ s 25th anniversary will take place in the auditorium.
Shortly after( at 11:45 a. m.), Phil Plourd, dairy economist of Blimling and Associates, will speak about“ Feeding America, Feeding the World.”
Lunch will be served at 12:45 p. m., and attendees are welcome to browse the dairy trade show, which takes place throughout the day. About 50 vendors will be featured.
Afternoon sessions
The last round of sessions begins at 2:15 p. m., and includes:
•“ The Effect of Hay Rake Type on Ash Content in Hay,” led by Abby Neu, University of Minnesota extension educator;
•“ Using Precision Technology to Improve your Farm,” led by Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, extension dairy systems specialist from