Dairy farmers, consultants, students and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference on robotic and advanced milking technologies. The event will feature expert presentations from dairy specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota, focusing on the profitability, labor efficiency and herd health impacts of these technologies.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of robotic and advanced technologies, learn strategies for maximizing profitability and efficiency and hear firsthand experiences from dairy farmers who have implemented robotic systems. The conference is also an excellent opportunity for networking with industry experts and peers.

The conference will be offered at two locations to better serve and connect with farmers across Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m.

• Iowa: Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Terrace View Sioux Center, 230 St. Andrews Way, Sioux Center. A pre-seminar tour will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at J&S Dairy, 4244 Garfield Ave., Maurice. For more information, contact Stacie DeGroot at 559-786-7298.
• Wisconsin: Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crawford County Extension office, 225 N Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien

Participants who wish to attend should register online. Lunch will be provided to registered participants.

The conference is offered at no cost thanks to generous sponsorship from Lely North America, Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, Gorter’s Clay & Dairy, MSA Professional Services, GEA, Precision Dairy Equipment, Seehafer Refrigeration, Lely Center Monroe, Eastern Iowa Dairy Equipment, Midwest Livestock, Vita Plus and Standard Dairy Consulting