Theme: The Future of Your Dairy's Youngstock

The practice of crossing a portion of a dairy herd with beef sires is becoming increasingly popular. Come learn from both industry and farmer peers about their Beef x Dairy breeding, raising, and marketing strategies, as well as how to maximize the genetic potential of your dairy herd to enhance the profitability and sustainability of your farm.

9:30am - 10:00am Registration and morning refreshments

10:00am - 10:10am Intro and Welcome- Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE NWNY

10:10am - 10:55am Beef x Dairy Industry Overview and Trends- Claire Mulligan, ABS

10:55am - 11:10am Break/Visit Sponsors

11:10am - 11:45am Replacement Economics- Anna Richards, 2020 Consulting

11:45am - 12:00pm NYS Beef x Dairy White Paper Update- Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE NWNY Team

12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch/Visit Sponsors - Sponsor TBA

12:45pm - 1:20pm Dairy Replacement & Beef x Dairy Management Farmer Panel - NWNY Dairy Producers (3)

1:20pm - 1:30pm Wrap-up and Adjourn

Cost: $40 per person, includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes December 1.