The speakers and topics for the morning program include: Carl Babler, Senior Hedge Specialist for First Capitol Ag., Galena, IL, “Managing Risk Without Government Influence”, Matt Wilde, Award Winning Agriculture & Business Writer for the Courier in Waterloo, IA, “What Really Happens When a Hog CAFO is Built in Your Community,” and Dr. David Drake, an Extension Wildlife Specialist and Associate Professor in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, UW-Madison, “The Role of Wildlife on the Farm and the Important Role Farmers Play.” Following lunch, you will hear from Dennis Frame, Co-Director of Discovery Farms, “The Practical Science Teachings of Runoff From All Types of Land.”, and the conference will close with a panel of three young farmers, “Why They Choose the Business of Farming,” with panel members, Stacy Mlsna, Jason Pedretti and Corey Leis, all Vernon County young farmers.

 

The cost for the Summit is $25.00 which includes the speaker presentations, dinner and refreshment breaks. To make a reservation or request a conference brochure, please contact Jan or Mava Clark at 608.625.4594 by February 14^th. For more information or to join CAFÉ, please contact Jim Mlsna at 608.604.0012 or ocoochdairy@mwt.net. Membership dues are $20.00 for individuals and $50.00 per business.

 

 

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