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Behind-the-Scene Insights to Leading Dairy Farms, PDPW Innovation Tours
July 8, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
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DAIRY NEWS – From feed pushers with music playlists to community composting partnerships and barn design to retail stores, innovation takes many forms on today’s dairy farms. As farmers look to improve productivity, animal care and sustainability, as well as strengthen relationships in their community, they are using new technologies and ideas to develop unique solutions.
The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) host the PDPW Innovation Tours, Tue., July 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., departing from tour pick-up site at Fremont Citgo Travel Plaza, E7487 State Hwy 110 (exit 267), Fremont, Wis.
Together, with fellow farmers and agribusiness, learn the innovative ideas, resources and solutions at work during roundtable discussions with host farm owners.
Tour stops include:
Over lunch, Ron Brooks and Ken Feltz will participate in a roundtable discussion to share insights and answer questions from attendees.
Space is limited and includes tour bus travel, refreshments and lunch. To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #PDPWInnovationTours on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The PDPW Innovation Tours is an accredit ed training and offers up to 4 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
June 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
DAIRY NEWS – New technologies and management practices are delivering productivity and sustainability improvements for dairy farmers. The PDPW Innovation Tours hosted by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 will feature in-depth tours and dialogue with two leading dairy farms and farm owners. The tour will depart the tour bus pick-up site at Fremont Citgo Travel Plaza in Fremont, Wis., at 9:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.
“The PDPW Innovation Tours will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest technologies and management practices, and to learn directly from cutting-edge farm owners in the heart of America’s Dairyland,” said Shelly Mayer, PDPW Executive Director and Dairy Farmer in Slinger, Wis.
Open to farmers and agribusiness, attendees will tour Brooks Farm in Waupaca, Wis., showcasing a recently constructed freestall barn and parlor facility that features an energy-saving ventilation system, precision parlor technology and automated feed pusher system. The second tour stop will be held at Feltz Family Farms in Stevens Point, Wis., an agritourism destination featuring both traditional parlor and robotic milkers, as well as their retail store.
Over lunch, Ron Brooks and Ken Feltz will participate in a roundtable discussion to share their insights and answer questions from attendees.
Space is limited and includes tour bus travel, refreshments and lunch. To learn more about the July 16 tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #PDPWInnovationTours on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The PDPW Innovation Tours are an accredited training and offers up to 4 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
Behind-the-Scene Insights to Leading Dairy Farms, PDPW Innovation Tours
Brooks Farm & Feltz Family Farms Featured in Daylong Tour, July 16
Brooks Farm & Feltz Family Farms Featured in Daylong Tour, July 16
DAIRY NEWS – From feed pushers with music playlists to community composting partnerships and barn design to retail stores, innovation takes many forms on today’s dairy farms. As farmers look to improve productivity, animal care and sustainability, as well as strengthen relationships in their community, they are using new technologies and ideas to develop unique solutions.
The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) host the PDPW Innovation Tours, Tue., July 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., departing from tour pick-up site at Fremont Citgo Travel Plaza, E7487 State Hwy 110 (exit 267), Fremont, Wis.
Together, with fellow farmers and agribusiness, learn the innovative ideas, resources and solutions at work during roundtable discussions with host farm owners.
Tour stops include:
- Brooks Farm, Waupaca, Wis., where Ron Brooks and his daughters are continuing the family’s 160-year farming legacy. A newly constructed freestall barn features energy-saving ventilation system as well as precision parlor technology and automatic feed pushers with music playlists to prompt cows to come to the bunk.
- Feltz Family Farms, Stevens Point, Wis., where Ken Feltz and his family welcome tourists to their farm and year-old retail store. The farm includes both a traditional parlor and robotic milker and enhancements to boost their relationships in the community, including a composting partnership with the village of Plover, Wis.
Over lunch, Ron Brooks and Ken Feltz will participate in a roundtable discussion to share insights and answer questions from attendees.
Space is limited and includes tour bus travel, refreshments and lunch. To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #PDPWInnovationTours on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The PDPW Innovation Tours is an accredit ed training and offers up to 4 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
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June 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Tour Flyer
Review Press Release: Tour Press Release
Photos/Logos: Tour Photos/Logos
2019 PDPW Innovation Tours to Feature New Ideas, Technologies on Dairy Farms
Tours of Brooks Farm and Feltz Family Farms included in July 16 Event
Tours of Brooks Farm and Feltz Family Farms included in July 16 Event
DAIRY NEWS – New technologies and management practices are delivering productivity and sustainability improvements for dairy farmers. The PDPW Innovation Tours hosted by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 will feature in-depth tours and dialogue with two leading dairy farms and farm owners. The tour will depart the tour bus pick-up site at Fremont Citgo Travel Plaza in Fremont, Wis., at 9:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.
“The PDPW Innovation Tours will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest technologies and management practices, and to learn directly from cutting-edge farm owners in the heart of America’s Dairyland,” said Shelly Mayer, PDPW Executive Director and Dairy Farmer in Slinger, Wis.
Open to farmers and agribusiness, attendees will tour Brooks Farm in Waupaca, Wis., showcasing a recently constructed freestall barn and parlor facility that features an energy-saving ventilation system, precision parlor technology and automated feed pusher system. The second tour stop will be held at Feltz Family Farms in Stevens Point, Wis., an agritourism destination featuring both traditional parlor and robotic milkers, as well as their retail store.
Over lunch, Ron Brooks and Ken Feltz will participate in a roundtable discussion to share their insights and answer questions from attendees.
Space is limited and includes tour bus travel, refreshments and lunch. To learn more about the July 16 tour and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #PDPWInnovationTours on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The PDPW Innovation Tours are an accredited training and offers up to 4 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs). To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
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