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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 11/30/2020

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10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 12/1/2020

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10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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“Let’s Get Started” webinar series. at 1:30 PM on 12/1/2020

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1:30 PM

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3:00 PM

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the “Let’s Get Started” webinar series. These webinars are geared towards dairy farmers and processors interested in improving their business through diversification, including the development of new value-added products. The “Let’s Get Started” webinar series will help identify local resources, expertise and technical assistance to support dairy farmers and processors who have decided to move forward on diversifying their enterprise or developing a new product. The webinars will be a combination of general information presentations, breakout sessions and interviews with farmers and processors who will share their experiences and lessons learned. The goal of the webinar series is to connect dairy businesses to local or state-level resources that can assist with each stage of their project. Webinar No. 5 – Regulatory Concerns in a Food or Beverage Start-Up, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 6 – Food Safety and Quality, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 7 – Understanding and Accessing Economic Development Financing, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 8 – Exporting Dairy Products, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. To register: Visit the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars View previous webinars: Webinars No. 1-4 have already taken place but you can view a recording of the webinar as well as webinar slides on the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars More information: Announcements regarding DBIA grants and trainings can be found at https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia and www.WisCheeseMakers.org.

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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 12/2/2020

Start Time:

10:00 AM

End Time:

11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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“Let’s Get Started” webinar series. at 1:30 PM on 12/2/2020

Start Time:

1:30 PM

End Time:

3:00 PM

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the “Let’s Get Started” webinar series. These webinars are geared towards dairy farmers and processors interested in improving their business through diversification, including the development of new value-added products. The “Let’s Get Started” webinar series will help identify local resources, expertise and technical assistance to support dairy farmers and processors who have decided to move forward on diversifying their enterprise or developing a new product. The webinars will be a combination of general information presentations, breakout sessions and interviews with farmers and processors who will share their experiences and lessons learned. The goal of the webinar series is to connect dairy businesses to local or state-level resources that can assist with each stage of their project. Webinar No. 5 – Regulatory Concerns in a Food or Beverage Start-Up, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 6 – Food Safety and Quality, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 7 – Understanding and Accessing Economic Development Financing, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 8 – Exporting Dairy Products, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. To register: Visit the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars View previous webinars: Webinars No. 1-4 have already taken place but you can view a recording of the webinar as well as webinar slides on the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars More information: Announcements regarding DBIA grants and trainings can be found at https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia and www.WisCheeseMakers.org.

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free webinar Dec. 2 to help develop effective risk management plans at 1:30 PM on 12/2/2020

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1:30 PM

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3:00 PM

With deadlines for the Dairy Margin Coverage program and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signups approaching on Dec. 11, the National Milk Producers Federation is offering dairy farmers, cooperative members and state dairy associations a free webinar Dec. 2 to help develop effective risk management plans that can protect them in what’s predicted to be a volatile year in 2021. NMPF Chief Economist Peter Vitaliano, creator of the monthly Dairy Market Report, will be discussing the dairy price outlook for next year, and the value of risk management tools including Dairy Margin Coverage, in a webinar moderated by Chris Galen, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Member Services, at 1:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Participants will be able to ask questions about the year ahead and learn more about how farmers can manage their risk through expected turbulence. The webinar will examine the milk and feed price forecast, forecast margins, and analyze how the Dairy Margin Coverage program will offer farmers protection against price volatility. More information and registration can be found here: https://www.nmpf.org/nmpf-offers-webinar-on-2021-dairy-economy-as-dmc-deadline-approaches/

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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 12/3/2020

Start Time:

10:00 AM

End Time:

11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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“Let’s Get Started” webinar series. at 1:30 PM on 12/3/2020

Start Time:

1:30 PM

End Time:

3:00 PM

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the “Let’s Get Started” webinar series. These webinars are geared towards dairy farmers and processors interested in improving their business through diversification, including the development of new value-added products. The “Let’s Get Started” webinar series will help identify local resources, expertise and technical assistance to support dairy farmers and processors who have decided to move forward on diversifying their enterprise or developing a new product. The webinars will be a combination of general information presentations, breakout sessions and interviews with farmers and processors who will share their experiences and lessons learned. The goal of the webinar series is to connect dairy businesses to local or state-level resources that can assist with each stage of their project. Webinar No. 5 – Regulatory Concerns in a Food or Beverage Start-Up, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 6 – Food Safety and Quality, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 7 – Understanding and Accessing Economic Development Financing, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 8 – Exporting Dairy Products, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. To register: Visit the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars View previous webinars: Webinars No. 1-4 have already taken place but you can view a recording of the webinar as well as webinar slides on the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars More information: Announcements regarding DBIA grants and trainings can be found at https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia and www.WisCheeseMakers.org.

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Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd at 2:00 PM on 12/3/2020

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2:00 PM

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3:00 PM

Join the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd. Presented by Matthew Cleveland, director, Global Beef Product Development, Genus ABS, this free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Dec. 3. Cleveland realizes that maximizing and cultivating the right genetics from a dairy herd is no easy feat, particularly in our shifting and consolidating dairy market. “As we strive to improve the efficiency and profitability of a dairy herd, it’s more important than ever to assess opportunities to tie in a quality beef solution on lower genetic animals,” said Cleveland. During the webinar, he will explain the impact of using a differentiated beef-on-dairy program to drive profitability and give thought to its place in a high-caliber genetic strategy. To register for the webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/DCHAGeneticFocusWebinar and follow the prompts. As the webinar approaches, you will receive an e-mail with information on how to log in to participate.

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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 12/4/2020

Start Time:

10:00 AM

End Time:

11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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“Let’s Get Started” webinar series. at 1:30 PM on 12/4/2020

Start Time:

1:30 PM

End Time:

3:00 PM

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the “Let’s Get Started” webinar series. These webinars are geared towards dairy farmers and processors interested in improving their business through diversification, including the development of new value-added products. The “Let’s Get Started” webinar series will help identify local resources, expertise and technical assistance to support dairy farmers and processors who have decided to move forward on diversifying their enterprise or developing a new product. The webinars will be a combination of general information presentations, breakout sessions and interviews with farmers and processors who will share their experiences and lessons learned. The goal of the webinar series is to connect dairy businesses to local or state-level resources that can assist with each stage of their project. Webinar No. 5 – Regulatory Concerns in a Food or Beverage Start-Up, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 6 – Food Safety and Quality, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 7 – Understanding and Accessing Economic Development Financing, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 8 – Exporting Dairy Products, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. To register: Visit the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars View previous webinars: Webinars No. 1-4 have already taken place but you can view a recording of the webinar as well as webinar slides on the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars More information: Announcements regarding DBIA grants and trainings can be found at https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia and www.WisCheeseMakers.org.

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What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement? at 10:00 AM on 12/5/2020

Start Time:

10:00 AM

End Time:

11:00 AM

Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, all previously scheduled in-person meetings for “What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement?” have been to changed to virtual meetings. All meetings will start at 10 a.m., unless noted, and will be held on Zoom. Nov. 30 – Rochester Dec. 2 – Benson Dec. 3 – Worthington Dec. 11 – Buffalo Dec. 16 – Slayton Dec. 18 – Sleepy Eye Attendees will need to pre-register for all meetings at z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration. The following meetings were already scheduled as regionally-focused online Zoom meetings. Nov. 30 – Crookston Dec. 1 – St. Cloud Dec. 2 – Polk and Norman counties at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 – Moorhead Dec. 4 – Farmington Dec. 7 – Hutchinson Dec. 8 – Willmar Dec. 9 – Rochester Dec. 11 – East Central at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 – Mankato Dec. 15 – Worthington For a complete listing and schedule, visit z.umn.edu/LandRentRegistration

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“Let’s Get Started” webinar series. at 1:30 PM on 12/5/2020

Start Time:

1:30 PM

End Time:

3:00 PM

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the “Let’s Get Started” webinar series. These webinars are geared towards dairy farmers and processors interested in improving their business through diversification, including the development of new value-added products. The “Let’s Get Started” webinar series will help identify local resources, expertise and technical assistance to support dairy farmers and processors who have decided to move forward on diversifying their enterprise or developing a new product. The webinars will be a combination of general information presentations, breakout sessions and interviews with farmers and processors who will share their experiences and lessons learned. The goal of the webinar series is to connect dairy businesses to local or state-level resources that can assist with each stage of their project. Webinar No. 5 – Regulatory Concerns in a Food or Beverage Start-Up, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 6 – Food Safety and Quality, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 7 – Understanding and Accessing Economic Development Financing, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. Webinar No. 8 – Exporting Dairy Products, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 1:30-3 p.m. To register: Visit the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars View previous webinars: Webinars No. 1-4 have already taken place but you can view a recording of the webinar as well as webinar slides on the DBIA website – https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia-webinars More information: Announcements regarding DBIA grants and trainings can be found at https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/dbia and www.WisCheeseMakers.org.

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