Speakers:
Dr. John Penry, Chief Technical Officer, Aurora Dairies
Join us for a webinar about automation technology in the barn. Maintaining milk quality is a critical challenge as more dairy farms adopt automated milking systems. Dr. John Penry will examine the factors that influence milk quality in automated systems and share practical strategies for monitoring and improving outcomes. Topics will include udder health management, milking system hygiene, troubleshooting common quality issues, and best practices for farms transitioning to or operating automated milking.
Download the webinar flyer (PDF).
All 2025 and 2026 webinar dates are available to view on the Northwest Crops and Soils YouTube channel.
The mission of the Tri-State Dairy Team is to unite Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in advancing dairy management through collaborative educational programs, addressing shared industry challenges, and fostering innovation across northern New England.
Starting in January 2025, join the team of Dairy Extension Professionals from UMaine, UNH, and UVM and guests for live monthly webinars held on the last Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm. Sessions will focus on current dairy research and programs happening in the tri-state region, including interviews, presentations and roundtable discussions. Tune in live to stay up-to-date and join the conversation. All sessions will be recorded and posted to the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils YouTube channel.
In 2026, the theme is Advancing Dairy Systems Through Technology.
In July and August, webinars will focus on automation in the barn and the technologies transforming how dairy farmers manage daily operations.
