Gen Ag & YDN Fodder in Dairy Workshop
Thursday 19 June, 2014
Elmore & Rochester Region
Overview
Allowing for plenty of networking time between younger members of the dairy and fodder industries, this workshop will explore how the fodder and dairy industries are dependent on each other. There are two key themes; nutrition in dairy and the role fodder plays, and large scale fodder production to meet the growing demand for hay from the dairy industry.
Aim
To bring together young people who have a strong interest with fodder, from growing to feeding.
Purpose
For people from both the fodder and dairy industries to come together, build linkages and access information that will better assist them in the operation of their businesses.
Target Audience
18-35 year olds working in the dairy and fodder industries.
Itinerary for the day
· 9-9.30am, Arrive & Morning tea Riversdale Dairy, Rochester (Sponsored by Murray Dairy)
Session 1: Nutrition – the role of fodder in the dairy, includes farm tour
o 9.30-11am, Riversdale Dairy, Rochester
· 11am – Depart Rochester and travel to Elmore
Session 2: Large Scale fodder production, Charlie Williams, Jenharwil Baling, Elmore
o 12- 1.30pm
· 1.30-2.30pm: Lunch and networking, Jenharwil (Sponsored by Murray Dairy)
The day will conclude with a brief presentation on FodderCare by Field Officer/AFIA and a BBQ lunch at Jenharwill for all AFIA/ YDN members to network.
Directions
Meet at Riversdale Dairy, 348 Bonn Road Rochester, 3km from Rochester on the left hand side first dairy farm out of town.
We will then travel to Jenharwil Baling Coughlins Road, Elmore (approx. 40 minute drive).
Further Information
This is a free event for young people with an interest in the fodder and dairy industries.
RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Please register your interest to Caitlin Scholfield of AFIA on 0417 962 991 or [email protected] or to Geraldine Perkins of Murray Dairy on 0409 577 317 or [email protected]