Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Also, The University of Wisconsin - Madison's " Short-Course " program offers a certifictae in Grass-Based Dairy. " Tramar Farms " wrote: > > there is a guy by the name of Larry Tranel, that works for the extension in NE IA. Does some work in WI over the border also. Very knowledgeable in grass based dairies. He owns a grass-based dairy just over the border in MN. There is a guy by the name of Doug Gunnick out of Gaylord, MN that can also help with grass-based dairying. Zimmer also out of WI can help. Just heard him speak within the last month. > > I agree with the comments that the majority of extension agents don't have a clue about grass-based anything. But there are a few " rogue " agents out there. Shoot, our local dairy specialist didn't have a clue about grass-based dairies. Told us randy needed to intern on a dairy to get more info! But them we live in NW iowa and everything is corn and beans and confinement. > > If anyone would want to contact these guys, i can sift thru the info we have and get their contact info. > > No, this isn't a basis for an argument or slamming people so leave me out of it, but in today's world of technology, any help you can get is good. then you take from the info you have compiled what you want/need. Also try googling grass-based dairies. The info is out there; you just need to know where to look! =-) > > Ro > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Well the Short Course is actual on-campus, for credit college. They call it short course because it is designed to start after harvest and end before planting. Then they compact the classes into 1-6 week sessions so that if you have to leave your farm and stay on campus, you can take a couple of classes, stay in the dorms and get back to your farm in a short period of time. You can take one class a year or many. However, I'd like to know more about those DVDs. Which campus are you close to? " Tramar Farms " wrote: > > thanks charity. we pulled out for our neighbor U of W's School for Beginning Dairy Farmers on CD's for the computer. I think we paid $100 for these. Maybe this is the same thing you are talking about?? It is on 5 cd's > > > From: Charity > > Also, The University of Wisconsin - Madison's " Short-Course " program > offers a certifictae in Grass-Based Dairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 there is a guy by the name of Larry Tranel, that works for the extension in NE IA. Does some work in WI over the border also. Very knowledgeable in grass based dairies. He owns a grass-based dairy just over the border in MN. There is a guy by the name of Doug Gunnick out of Gaylord, MN that can also help with grass-based dairying. Zimmer also out of WI can help. Just heard him speak within the last month. I agree with the comments that the majority of extension agents don't have a clue about grass-based anything. But there are a few "rogue" agents out there. Shoot, our local dairy specialist didn't have a clue about grass-based dairies. Told us randy needed to intern on a dairy to get more info! But them we live in NW iowa and everything is corn and beans and confinement. If anyone would want to contact these guys, i can sift thru the info we have and get their contact info. No, this isn't a basis for an argument or slamming people so leave me out of it, but in today's world of technology, any help you can get is good. then you take from the info you have compiled what you want/need. Also try googling grass-based dairies. The info is out there; you just need to know where to look! =-) Ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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