Cow-calf producers are encouraged to attend one in a series of statewide meetings on beef cow-calf marketing and management. University of Wisconsin-Extension's Livestock Focus Team sponsors these meetings.
This years programs cover current topics of interest to cow-calf producer, including:
- Successfully Marketing Cows and Bulls
- Benefits and Design of Grazing Systems
- A 2005 Beef Market Outlook
- Premise ID and Animal Identification.
The dates, times and locations are:
Tuesday, April 19, Bluff View Farms, Mauston, 4:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Contact Keith Vander Velde, (608) 297-9153.
Wednesday, April 20, Spruce-Air Farms, Pulaski, 4:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Contact Zen Miller, (920) 832-5119.
Thursday, April 21, Pete Hubin Farm, Spooner, 4:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Contact Otto Wiegand, (715) 635-3506.
Participants will have an opportunity to view the facilities and visit with other producers and UW-Extension personnel. Please pre-register by April 15.