I had the best childhood growing up on my family’s 600-head dairy farm in the thumb of Michigan. There were always people around and things to do. At any point in the day, I could go outside and find a number of my family members. However, I never truly realized the impact that the farm… Continue reading
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Great Lakes Dairy Exchange – New This Year
Kreeger Associates LLC in conjunction with the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will be hosting the Great Lakes Dairy Exchange on Thursday Feb. 7 and 8 at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center. There are fresh heifers and cows and bred and open heifers available. There will be a variety of Holsteins and Jerseys available.… Continue reading
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Application due date extended to Jan. 27, 2019
Students interested in applying for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program can download an application here. or contact Megghan Honke Seidel at 517-884-7089. Applications must be submitted electronically to 1glrdc@gmail.com and will be accepted until Jan. 27, 2019. This year’s event will take place in Frankenmuth, Michigan on February 7 – 9, 2019. For… Continue reading
17th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference to help dairy producers weather the tough agriculture economy
The 17th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will offer new tools and strategies to help dairy producers stay afloat in these tough economic times. The conference will be held Feb. 7-9, 2019, at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) will host an informal preconference… Continue reading
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gearing Up for 2019, Applications Due Jan. 11
Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 11 to apply for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. Continuing with updates instituted last year, the program offers dairy communications training to interested applicants. All applicants meeting baseline criteria will… Continue reading
Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference to feature producers from across the country
Producers from across the country will share their strategies and experiences with in vitro fertilization and robotics at this year’s Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC). The 16th annual GLRDC will be held Feb. 8-10 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Producers arriving early may join the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) at a 7 p.m.… Continue reading
GLRDC approved for 13.25 CE credits with Dairy AdvanCE
This training is offered in cooperation with Dairy AdvanCE and has been approved for up to 13.25 continuing education (CE) credits. Dairy AdvanCE is a continuing education accreditation provider for dairy producers and other dairy industry professionals. Learn more. Dairy AdvanCE is open to the public – if you consider yourself professional farmers or industry… Continue reading
16th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference slated for February in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 16th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference Feb. 8-10, 2018, at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, will shine the light on a variety of strategies producers can use to survive and thrive during one of the most critical periods in agriculture. The United Dairy Industry… Continue reading
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Launches New Format Applications for the 2018 Calendar Year Due Jan. 13
The Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Team is excited to launch a new format that will award the scholarships based on participation in dairy promotion outreach, industry events, and an interview with dairy industry judges. Michigan high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 13 to apply… Continue reading
GLRDC Joins PDPW Dairy AdanvCE to Offer CE’s to producers and industry representatives
Dairy AdvanCE Emerges as Go-To Resource for Professional Development in Dairy More than 2,500 CE Credit-Hours Secured Since Online Management Tool Launched in March 2017 DAIRY NEWS – Dairy AdvanCE™, created by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), has emerged as the nation’s go-to-resource for finding, tracking and reporting continuing education in dairy. Dairy farmers, farm… Continue reading