Free Herdsperson Session will be held February 2, 2023 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Join us at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference for a session geared toward herdspersons or others looking to improve day-to-day work on dairy farms. The session will be available… Continue reading
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Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference 2023 to focus on networking and expert engagement in Mt. Pleasant Michigan
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… Continue reading
Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference celebrating 20 years in February in Frankenmuth
The 20th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) offers dairy producers the opportunity to learn new strategies and tools to help their farm thrive. Producers will hear about ways to increase their bottom line and updates on issues facing the dairy industry. The conference will take place Feb. 3-4, 2022 at the Bavarian Inn… Continue reading
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gearing Up for 2021, Applications Due March 15.
Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until March 15 to apply for the 2021 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. The program offers dairy communication and leadership training to participants as well as opportunities to promote dairy in their community and… Continue reading
Free Registration for GLRDC 2021
The 19th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) is going virtual in 2021. The conference will take place Feb. 4-5, 2021. Experts will share strategies and projections to help producers and industry representatives make the most of the next year and beyond. Due to the overwhelming support of the sponsors the committee is excited… Continue reading
Benthem Brothers Dairy announced as 2021 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year
Release From: Farm News Media; Michigan State University Benthem Brothers Dairy, located near McBain in Missaukee County has been named 2021 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year by the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. Pictured above (left to right) Jason, Kyle, Ryan, and Bruce Benthem. | MSU photo Benthem Brothers Dairy… Continue reading
19th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will be held virtually in February
The 19th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) is going virtual in 2021. The conference will take place Feb. 4-5, 2021. Experts will share strategies and projections to help producers and industry representatives make the most of the next year and beyond. Dairy producers have navigated unprecedented challenges for the past five years and… Continue reading
Tim Hood Named MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year
Tim Hood of Hood Farms Family Dairy in Van Buren County is the 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year. To see the full story go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/2020-dairy-farmer-of-the-year
How can we better support our dairy farmers?
I used to hear about the old days. I never really understood that, but I’m starting to now. I saw my grandparents operate a dairy farm by growing their hay and silage, by milking and breeding their cows, and by selling their milk. Although I don’t remember when my grandparents pasteurized their own milk, I… Continue reading
Safety Tips for the Fair
Growing up I couldn’t wait until the week of fair. I had been working with my fair calf since January and I was ready to take him to fair. I couldn’t wait to cheer on my friends with their animals, inhale fair food between showing classes, ride the roller coasters, play fair games, look at all… Continue reading