By Andi Anderson
Forage producers, dairy farmers, livestock graziers, and agribusiness professionals are invited to the 2025 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference. The event will take place on March 6, 2025, at the Agro Liquid Conference Center in St. Johns, Michigan.
The conference will highlight the latest forage research, management strategies, and climate-related challenges affecting agriculture.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. The Michigan Forage Council and Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) are hosting the event. Interested participants can register online through the American Forage & Grassland Council website.
Featured Speakers and Topics:
- Jason Rowntree (MSU) – Sustainability Trends in Regenerative Agriculture
- Mark Torregrossa (MLive) – Advances in Weather Forecasting for Forage Farmers
- Kim Cassida (MSU) – Forage Research Updates
- Jon LaPorte (MSUE) – Budgeting for Forage Cost of Production
- Phil Kaatz (MSUE) – Economics of Upgrading Round Balers for Safety
- Tom Cook (Dairy Grazer) – New Zealand Grazing Trends
- Steve Adsmond – Matching Forage Quality to Animal Nutrition
Early registration (before March 3, 2025) costs $60 per person and includes access to all sessions, lunch, and breaks. On-site registration is $70 per person.
This conference welcomes all agricultural professionals, including young farmers, experienced producers, and veterans. Attendees will gain valuable insights into sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, and forage management.
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Categories: Michigan, Sustainable Agriculture