‘Farmers Night Out: Should they stay or should they go?’

By Dana Adams, U of M Extension

“Farmers Night Out: Should they stay or should they go?” is a program offered by University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiative, offering education and networking, through a fun and informal farmer panel about heifer raising. This program will begin with a farmer panel addressing options around heifer raising, continue to a delicious meal, and provide an opportunity for dairy producers to gather with their fellows.

Dana Adams, Local Extension Educator, explains, “Many dairy producers face the question of what should they do with their heifers. Can I do a reliable job at my own farm, and what investments do I need to make, or should I work with a contract grower to raise my animals?” Adams will ask the local producers in the farmer panel, with a variety of heifer raising practices, to share what they do and why.

The program will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Greenwald Pub. The event will start with the farmer panel, proceed to dinner which will be sponsored by Compeer, and then conclude with an optional activity. Registration for the meal is encouraged (contact Dana Adams, contact listed below).

The optional activity available on-site will be axe throwing, offered by St. Cloud Ax Throwing. The activity is neither promoted by nor affiliated with UMN Extension or Minnesota Dairy Initiative. The cost for the activity is $12.50 per person (checks preferred), and the activity will take place from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Those interested are required to register by Wednesday, Oct. 27, and the activity requires 20 participants to be offered. Registration for the activity is capped at 20. The event will conclude at 10:30 p.m.

Registration for both the meal and the activity, questions, or comments can be addressed by reaching out via phone or email to Dana Adams at (320) 204-2968 or adam1744@umn.edu.