2008 Understanding Organics and Grazing

Livestock Management and Health
Holiday Inn, Auburn, NY
October 28-30, 2008

NOFA Vermont, in partnership with Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) of Cornell University, was pleased to host the second annual conference designed to educate extension personnel, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other professionals working with organic or transitioning livestock producers.

The conference, funded in part through a Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NESARE), provided opportunities to develop a basic foundation in organic livestock production or expand on existing knowledge for the experienced participant.

These events qualified for Continuing Education Credit/Professional Development Units and provided a classroom style learning, interactive problem solving and networking opportunities.

Below are links to relevant conference materials; including handouts and PowerPoints from the conference.

Conference Agenda

Below is a list of 2008 Conference presentations with links to presentation articles, PowerPoints, etc.

Day 1

Your Veterinary Tool Box: Treatments and approaches for common farm issues
Dr. Hubert Karreman
Abstract | Book List | Article List

Grazing Management: Nutrition & Behavior on Pasture
Karen Hoffman
Article

Animal Welfare
Anne Malleau

Day 2

Outlook for Organics in VT/NY/Northeast
Patrick Hooker, NY Commissioner of Agriculture
Roger Albee,VT Secretary of Agriculture
Regina Beidler, NOFA Vermont Board Member, organic dairy farmer

Keynote
Arden Nelson DVM
Previously a nutrition consultant for conventional dairy farms, Dr. Nelson is now an organic dairy farmer and veterinarian in Colorado. He will describe his experience transitioning to organic and developing a value-added milk bottling facility
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Presentation | Omega 3 EFA and Your Health

Organic Rules, Regulations and Materials
Emily Brown Rosen
Power Point | The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

Internal Parasites and Fly Control
Keith Waldron
Power Point

Dairy Nutrition and Mineral Needs on a High Forage Diet
Karen Hoffman
Article

Veterinary Botanicals for Herd Health on Organic Dairies
Jerry Brunetti
Power Point

Budgeting and Cost of Production: Making best financial choices around rations and management
Dr Bob Parsons and Rick Kersbergen

Day three

Homeopathy on the Dairy Farm: Practical Uses
Dr. Glen Dupree
Article

Growing Summer Annuals, Grains, and Forages
Dr. Heather Darby
Managing Cereal | Organic Dairy Cropping | Top Ten Factors to Consider Before Growing Grains

Building a Holistic Foundation for Animal Health
Dr. Richard Holliday
Power Point

Lameness Workshop
Ann Malleau
Power Point

Producer Panel: Transitioning to organic dairy

Poster Session

Organic Dairy Production at the University of Minnesota
D.G. Johnson

Reducing off-farm grain inputs on northeast organic dairy farms
Marston et all

Using Dairy Manure Solids (DMS) as Bedding
Schwarz and Bonhotal

NOFA-NY Self Assessment Workbook
Bethany Weber

Optional EXTRA! Field Trip to Organic Dairy Farm
Join us as we travel to a nearby organic dairy farm for treatment case studies, management, nutrition and more.