Events

Upcoming Presentations and Events

Dairy Production Conference - March 21, 2012 at the Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center. View the brochure for registration information.

Topics this year will include a panel discussion on risk management on the farm, weighted cost of capital on Florida dairy farms, and impact of dry cow cooling on performance health, to name a few.  Lunch will be provided and a reception will follow after the conference has ended.  Early registration ends March 19, so register NOW!

 

Family Day at the Dairy Farm

The public is invited to attend Family Day at the Dairy Farm from 9 am to 2 pm. See how milk is produced locally, and learn how University of Florida research supports more efficient, affordable and sustainable milk production. The event is free and there is plenty of parking for everyone. It’s sure to be a fun and informative day for all. Take a leisurely tour and enjoy butter making, calf petting, a milking machine, visiting the cows in their barn, see the health care area, the milking parlor and lots more! Family Day at the Dairy Farm is presented by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, with support from Florida Dairy Farmers.  Take a look at this event on Facebook and to watch the video! Located at the UF Dairy Unit: 13200 NW 59th Drive, Alachua, FL.

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