MSU Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference

Mark will be there! Stop by to say Hi.

9:00  A.M.                     Registration & Tradeshow Opens

9:30 A.M.                      Welcome & Introductions,
                                    Jon Nelson, Michigan Forage Council President

9:45 A.M.                      How “Grass” Bought the Farm,
Dr. Ben & Denise Bartlett, U.P. Grass, Cattle and Sheep Caretakers

10:20 A.M.                    Refreshments and Tradeshow Break

11:00 A.M.                    Forage Spokesperson Contest
(3 Farms Showcase Forage Management on Thier Farms)

12:00 P.M.                     Luncheon Feast
(Catered by the Career Tech Culinary Students)

12:30 P.M.                     MFC Annual Business Meeting

1:10 P.M.                       Sharing 45 Years of Best Forage Practices
 Jerry Lindquist, Retired MSU Extension Grazing Educator

1:50 P.M.                       Tradeshow Break

2:15 P.M.                       Breakout sessions

Room A                                                                    Room B

Forage Research Update from MSU                        You Need a Grazing Plan
Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist                      Dr. Ben Bartlett, Longtime Grazier – Still Learning

2:50 P.M.                       Continuation of Breakout Sessions

Room A                                                                    Room B 

Preventing & Dealing with Hay Fires                      Virtual Fence – the “No Fence” Containment System
John Strieter, Strieter Farms, Bayport, MI                   Panel Discussion of Farmers and Agri-business
Jerry Lindquist, MSU Extension Retired
3:30 P.M.                      Conference concludes