Calendar of Upcoming Events


July 15 - 17
Farm Technology Days. Brown County, Wis.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the state's largest outdoor agricultural show.  The annual three-day event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. The 2008 Show will be held at Country Aire Farms located in southern Brown County.  Budd and Ione Gerrits along with their sons, Mike and Tom and their families, will host this event. For more information, visit www.wifarmtechnologydays.com.

July 23- 26
American Cheese Society Annual Conference. Chicago, Ill.
Register now for the 25th annual American Cheese Society Annual Conference and cheese competition. The conference includes both cherished annual events such as the Festival of Cheese, as well as new events such as Meet the Cheesemaker. Three full days of educational workshops and networking opportunities await you. More info: http://www.cheesesociety.org/index.cfm

Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
World Dairy Expo. Madison, Wis.
This five-day international dairy event showcases the finest in dairy genetics and the newest technologies available to the dairy industry. You'll see North America's top dairy cattle compete for honors in seven breed shows. Also take advantage of free education seminars on dairy management and other industry issues. Learn more at: http://www.worlddairyexpo.com/gen.main.cfm

Oct. 11
Summer Goat Field Day. Orfordville, Wis.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture's Value-Added Dairy Initiative invites you to attend a goat farm field day on Oct. 11 at the Ethel and James Jenson farm in Mt. Horeb. Field days are a great opportunity to ask questions, share information, and learn how different farms operate. The event is free to the public but advance registration is required. For more information and to register, call 608-224-5121.