Pre-Conference: Monday, March 14th: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$25 Fee
Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Building and the Dairy Forage Research Center on UW- Madison Campus
The Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Building- The MSABD building serves as a hub for problem-solvers looking to improve the meat industry, animal and human health, agriculture, the environment, and overall quality of life in Wisconsin, the U.S., and beyond.
The Dairy Forage Research Center- The Dairy Forage Research Center provides dairy industry solutions for food security, environmental sustainability, and economic viability. We build uniquely valuable, science-based research initiatives focused on improving dairy production systems, soil ecology, forage production, forage quality, nutrient management, and ecosystem services.
Post-Conference: Thursday, March 17th: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
$55 Fee, lunch included - Tours subject to change
Tour 1 (Full Day Tour)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dairy Focused: This tour will travel to the Dairy Forage Center on UW Madison Campus, a creamery for lunch, and a large dairy and cheese making operation. $55 fee
Tour 2 (Full Day Tour)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
AgrAbility Farmer, Agricultural Research Center and Seed Company: This tour will travel to an AgrAbility client farm, UW Arlington Research Center for a tour and lunch, then to Renk Seed Company. $55 fee
Tour 3 (Full Day Tour with ½ day drop off)
8:00 am - 3:30 pm with hotel drop off around noon
Kuhn Agricultural Machinery and UW Madison Agricultural stops: This tour will travel to the Kuhn manufacturing plant, have lunch on the bus, drop off at the hotel around noon and then travel to a couple of agricultural places on UW Madison Campus. $55 fee for full day and $25 fee for half day.