Feedlot Program Training and Events

Information about specific events and classes is listed below. Note that training dates, locations and fees are subject to change or cancellation. For more information, or to receive feedlot program publications, contact Samantha Adams, 218-316-3892 or Forrest Peterson, 320-441-6972.

Training Events

Following is a schedule of training sessions for county feedlot officers.

Oct. 16-18, 2012: Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers convention
Holiday Inn Conference Center, Willmar

Tuesday — Oct. 16

• 10:00 – 1:00         Registration
• 1:00 – 1:15            Welcome — Kandyohi County Commissioner
• 1:15 – 2:30            Robert Tims, Newport Labs, Research and Development
• 2:40 – 3:30            Alvaro Garcia DVM PhD — SDSU Dairy Presentation
• 3:40 – 4:30            Randy Spronk, Spronk Brothers, International Trade & Marketing
• 6:00                        Supper and Bowling — Kandi Entertainment Center

Wednesday — Oct. 17

• 7:00 – 8:00            Breakfast
• 8:00 – 9:00            Jared Anez, Anez Consulting Inc. — Permitting and Nutrient Mgmt
• 9:00 – Noon          Revier Feedlot Tour
• Noon – 1:00          Lunch at Conference Center-Willmar
• 1:00 – 2:00            Dan Hildebrandt, Central Bi Products
• 2:10 - 3:30             Squires and Anderson
• 3:30 - 5:00             Annual Meeting
• 6:00                        Supper and Hospitality

Thursday — Oct. 18

• 7 – 8:30                 Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:30           MPCA Updates
• 9:40 – 10:00         Annalee Gartletz — Legislative Updates
• 10:10 – Noon       MACFO Training — New CFO and Refresher
• Noon – Lunch      Box Lunch to go

Training Resources

• Webcast: MOU with Board of Animal Health and Dept. of Agriculture on carcass and debris disposal
• County Feedlot Officer Toolbox
• MinnFARM overview
• Board of Water and Soil Resources Training Events
• WebEx recording of Brad Carlson from U of M-Extension — Manure Applications, Drainage and Water Quality 
• Extension Manure Management and Air Quality Education and Research
  • Introduction to Animal Agriculture. Contact: David Schmidt, schmi071@umn.edu, 612-625-4262

Links

• Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
• U of M CFANS Events Calendar
• U of M Extension Workshops
• Open Lots - MinnFARM 
• MPCA Events and Training
• Minnesota NRCS Nutrient Management Training
• EPA: Profile of Agricultural Livestock Production Industry

Other Events

• Oct. 16-18, 2012 — MACFO convention, Holiday Inn Conference Center, Willmar
• Nov. 26-28, 2012 — Midwest Dairy Expo, St. Cloud Convention Center
• Dec. 7-8, 2012 — Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association convention, Jackpot Junction, Morton
• Jan. 16-17, 2013 — Minnesota Pork Congress, Minneapolis Convention Center