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Free Livestock Producers Workshop

By SFA of MN | March 21, 2023

The Lake of the Woods SWCD is hosting a free Livestock Producer Workshop on Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at the VFW in Baudette, Minn.

Click to download the flyer.

Speakers include Dr. Mouser, a veterinarian who will be presenting on “Preparing for Calving Season.”

Eric Mousel, a University of MN Extension educator from Grand Rapids will present on scours.

SFA staff will finish up the afternoon with a presentation titled “Challenging Current Paradigms in Livestock Production,” a presentation about soil health, animal nutrition, calving season timing, general prevention for livestock health issues, and an introduction to livestock integration on crop ground and grazing cover crops.

Representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association, Northwestern Stockman’s Association and others will be present.

Registration: Please RSVP by March 24th by either calling 218-634-1842 ext. 4 or emailing staff@lakeofthewoodsswcd.org

Address: Baudette VFW   204 International Drive Baudette, MN

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