Progressive Operators Seminars Series- 2 Part Series
January 27 and March 23, 2012
Brought to you by Lakeshore Technical College Farm Business and Production Management Program, Eastern Wisconsin UW Extension Service, and Sheboygan and Manitowoc County's Soil and Water Conservation Service
The objective of this 2-part seminar series is to increase producer profits and to provide continuing education opportunities to agribusiness personnel. The focus for the 2012 Progressive Operators Series is Cover Crop Interseeding, Nutrient Management Standards, and Precision Ag. Series information is sure to challenge current practices and procedures. This is a "don't miss" opportunity to gain valuable new insights useful in growing your business and boosting your bottom line.
| Seminar Title | Dates | Time | Room | Class # | Fee |
| Progressive Operators | January 27, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Lake Michigan Conference Room | 21252 | $60 |
| Progressive Operators | March 23, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Lake Michigan Conference Room | 2153 | $60 |
Learn more about the seminar speakers
Day One: January 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 Class#: 21252
Charles Hammer, Hammer & Kavazanjian Farms, Beaver Dam, WI
- How Reduced Tillage Systems Have Worked For Us
Sue Porter, DATCP Nutrient Management
- Changing Environmental Regulations and DATCP Services
Dr. Tim Harrigan, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University
- Soil Conservation Observations and Issues
- Reintegrating Manure and Cover Crops in Livestock-Based Cropping Systems
- MSU Tillage Radish Findings
Jim Stute, UW Extension, Rock County, WI
- Grow Your Own Nitrogen with Red Clover Cover Crops
- What we have learned about growing Tillage Radish in WI
Day Two: March 23, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 Class#: 21253
Matthew Digman, Research Agricultural/Biological Engineer; U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-Agricultural Research Service
- Is Precision Ag Technology and Equipment Worth the Hassle?
- The economics of using "turn-offs" and auto steer
Rock River Labs, Watertown, WI
- Soil Sampling and Field Mapping Services- What Have We Learned?
Panel of producers, their agronomist and technology supplier and custom operators share their experiences with precision agriculture.
Registration deadline is one week prior to seminar date.
To register by phone, call 1.888.GO TO LTC (1.88.468.6582), Ext. 1366 or register online. For questions or detailed information, call Ruth at 920.693.1167 or email at ruth.semph@gotoltc.edu.
All seminars will be held at Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland Campus (I-43, Exit 137). Parking without a permit is allowed in the east parking lot (second campus entrance east of I-43).
Seminar Sponsored by:
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| Bank First National Lakeshore Farm Management Nutrition Professionals, Inc. |
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