National Dairy Farm Program To Host Workshop June 5 And 6

The National Dairy FARM Program is a nationwide, verifiable program that addresses animal well-being. Having well-trained, knowledgeable evaluators is key to a successful animal care program. Lead the way by becoming a certified FARM trainer today.

The two-day workshop will be held June 5 and 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Outagamie County UW-Extension Office, 3365 West Brewster Street, Appleton, 54914.

This two-day intensive course will cover the intent of the FARM program and explain how to successfully complete an animal care on-farm evaluation based on the National Dairy FARM Program guidelines. The program instructors will be Jan Shearer and Keri Retallick from Validus.

The cost to participate in this course is $400, which covers materials, instruction, transportation to the farm and lunch on both days.

Visit www.nationaldairyfarm.com for more information and to register. The fee is payable by credit card, or checks may be made payable to the National Milk Producers Federation and send to: c/o Betsy Flores, National Dairy Farm Program, National Milk Producers Federation, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, Va., 22201. Registration deadline is May 20.