Workshops for Agribusiness Advisers
These workshops take training on the Penn State Profitability Assessment Dairy Tool to a new level. The workshop is designed for consultants who have used the tool, and also serves as a good introduction for those new to the tool.
Each workshop features a visit to a farm where the tool has been used. You will learn how the tool helped the dairy team:
- assess the dairy’s financial health, and then
- drill down to bottlenecks that limited its profitability in a specific area.
Benefits of Using the Drill-Down Function of the PA Dairy Tool
Ease
- Web-based version.
- Limited data collection.
Accuracy:
- Automatic calculation replaces time-consuming, complex formulas.
- Usable across herds of different sizes, breeds, management styles, and regions.
Results:
- Unbiased assessment of whole farm profitability.
- Simple, color-coded results immediately point to the most critical management areas.
- Identify cow groups limiting revenue generation.
Workshop Topics:
Reproduction Drill-Down Workshops
Designed for: Educators, consultants, and their dairy producer clients
Class size limited to 20
January 22 & 29, 2008 Blair County Cooperative Extension, 301 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA
Hours: Day 1 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Day 2 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $40 per person
Utilize an assessment tool to evaluate and
identify specific areas of management which impact reproductive
performance, visit and evaluate a herd, develop a strategy to address
weaknesses and discuss important factors and new concepts in
reproductive management.This way to see the program agenda.
Precision Feeding Drill-Down Workshops
Designed for: Nutritionists, consultants, educators, and veterinarians. Class size limited to 15.February 12 & 19, 2008 Rustic Lodge,
Route 286, Indiana, PA
February 13 & 20, 2008 Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PAFebruary 14 & 21, 2008 Mifflin County Cooperative Extension, 152 E. Market Street, Lewistown, PA
Hours: Day 1 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Day 2 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $40 per person
Examines components related to ration formulation,
feeding management, facilities, and animal health (>41 DIM). After
completing this drill down, the user will have a better focus on the
areas affecting milk production and components. Specifics related to
phosphorus and nitrogen nutrition will be discussed.
Program agenda: Feb. 12 & 19, 2008
Program agenda: Feb. 13 & 20, 2008
Program agenda: Feb. 14 & 21, 2008
Registration
Paying with a MasterCard or VISA? Register onlinePaying with a check? Phone our toll-free number at 888-373-7232. Or print out the registration form and return it by fax or mail. The registration fee is $40 per person per workshop. Registration is limited, so apply early.
Program Sponsors
- Center for Dairy Excellence
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- CSREES
- Growing Greener II
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Northeast Center for Risk Management
- PA Department of Agriculture
- Penn State Dairy Alliance
- University of Pennsylvania
