While Wisconsin is known as “America’s Dairyland,” interest in raising beef cattle is on the rise. A recent USDA census showed that a majority of cow/calf operations have less than 50 head of cattle, but raise nearly one third of the U.S. calf crop annually.
With a plentiful supply of out-of-use dairy farm operations and pastureland available, many who work off the farm or have retired from dairying find raising beef cattle a natural fit for their available facilities.
A UW-Extension Beef Cow/Calf producer meeting is being offered to producers of all sizes and the agriculture professionals who service their operations.
The Tuesday, Dec. 3 evening will include refreshments, and speakers. Speaker topics will include Aerica Bjurstrom, Kewaunee County Extension Educator, presenting on Renovations to Retired Dairy Facilities to Accommodate Beef, and Josh Kamps, Lafayette County Extension Educator, presenting on Getting Cows ready for Calving.
The meeting will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W Walworth St., Elkhorn. The registration fee is $5.
The beef cow/calf meeting is sponsored by the Extension Beef Team.
For more information contact Jim Versweyveld, Walworth County Agriculture Educator at 262-741-4962.
