EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 21st
annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC), featuring a new format,
will offer a variety of topics and enhanced networking opportunities to help dairy
producers thrive. Experts will share a variety of technical and strategic
information to help producers improve their bottom line. The conference will
take place Feb. 2-3, 2023, at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt.
Pleasant, Michigan.
The physical, economic, and
social environment dairy producers are operating in is ever changing. This
year’s GLRDC is designed to help producers expand their knowledge in all aspects
of their operation to ensure they are producing milk decades from now.
This year’s conference will feature extended break times, mealtimes
and an evening reception all incorporated into the exhibit area to allow ample networking
between producers and industry representatives. The conference also features a
small ignite stage where short presentations by industry experts will be followed
by open dialogue with attendees. Thursday evening will also feature a free
bilingual herdsperson session covering transition cows, calves, leadership, and
so much more.
In addition to the enhanced
networking time, producers will have the opportunity to learn about the
following topics throughout the two-day conference:
·
the state
of the industry with Sarina Sharp
·
practical tips and tactics from producers around
the great lakes
·
strategies for becoming a better, more effective
leader no matter your role on the farm
·
the
future of farming both from a technology and social aspect
·
new perspectives
on corn silage; a discussion of the 2022 growing season, plant health,
compaction, manure, fertility management, alternative forages and more to help
producers excel in 2023 and beyond
·
key factors to ensure successful transition cows
from leading experts at Iowa State University, Elanco Animal Health and
Michigan State University
·
approaches to improve efficiency and
profitability through data
·
the ins and outs of using TN visas to increase
your available labor pool
·
ways to improve manure utilization, conservation
practices, and recovering energy
·
research supported methods to prevent and manage
scours in calves
·
silage
management safety
·
and so
much more
The United Dairy Industry of
Michigan (UDIM) will be hosting an informal preconference session for producers
(including those not registered for the conference) to learn more about the organization’s
dairy promotional activities. The pre-conference session is free and open to all.
Adult, student and farm
registration options are available. Register by Jan. 23, 2023, to receive a
discount of up to $25 a day. Online registration closes at midnight on Jan. 29,
2023. On-site registration is subject to availability.
For more information or to
register online, visit www.glrdc.org. To register
by phone, call 989-666-3773.