Midwest FEEDS Practicum
Ithaca
TBD
Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center
Target Audiences:
1071 County Road G
Ithaca NE 68033
Ithaca NE 68033
Join the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum—a hands-on, multi-session educational program tailored for cattle producers. Learn practical, research-based strategies to improve your operation’s efficiency and profitability while leveraging the Midwest’s unique advantages in forage and grazing resources.
Program Highlights
Interactive Learning: Hands-on training paired with expert-led discussions across five sessions spanning the production season.
Exclusive Networking: Connect with peers and industry leaders in a collaborative environment.
Practical Resources: Access decision-support tools, NRC software, and UNL publications to enhance your management strategies.
Skills You’ll Gain
Develop nutrition plans using advanced tools and software.
Create tailored grazing and forage strategies.
Master breeding, calving, and weaning best practices.
Evaluate cattle performance and refine management systems.
Program Details
Dates:
February 27–28, 2025: Health, Nutrition, and Systems Thinking
April 24–25, 2025: Forage Systems and Breeding
June 19–20, 2025: Facilities and Pasture Management
September 4–5, 2025: Weaning, Culling, and Winter Feeding
December 4–5, 2025: Stalk Grazing and Preparing for Calving
Location: Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033
Cost: $750 per individual; $1,300 for two; $500 for each additional participant.
Sign Up Today
Elevate your expertise and position your operation for success. Enroll in the Midwest FEEDS Practicum at https://go.unl.edu/25midwestfeeds or contact Connor Biehler at cbiehler2@unl.edu or 402-624-8030.
Program Highlights
Interactive Learning: Hands-on training paired with expert-led discussions across five sessions spanning the production season.
Exclusive Networking: Connect with peers and industry leaders in a collaborative environment.
Practical Resources: Access decision-support tools, NRC software, and UNL publications to enhance your management strategies.
Skills You’ll Gain
Develop nutrition plans using advanced tools and software.
Create tailored grazing and forage strategies.
Master breeding, calving, and weaning best practices.
Evaluate cattle performance and refine management systems.
Program Details
Dates:
February 27–28, 2025: Health, Nutrition, and Systems Thinking
April 24–25, 2025: Forage Systems and Breeding
June 19–20, 2025: Facilities and Pasture Management
September 4–5, 2025: Weaning, Culling, and Winter Feeding
December 4–5, 2025: Stalk Grazing and Preparing for Calving
Location: Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033
Cost: $750 per individual; $1,300 for two; $500 for each additional participant.
Sign Up Today
Elevate your expertise and position your operation for success. Enroll in the Midwest FEEDS Practicum at https://go.unl.edu/25midwestfeeds or contact Connor Biehler at cbiehler2@unl.edu or 402-624-8030.
https://go.unl.edu/25midwestfeeds
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