Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference
March 7, 2024
Agro Liquid Conference Center, St. Johns, MI.
9:00 A.M. Registration & Tradeshow Opens
9:45 A.M. Welcome & Introductions, Gary Carmichael, MFC President
9:55 A.M. Using New Improved Grasses in Haylage, Hay & Pasture to Optimize Farm Profit,
Chad Hale, Research & Purchasing Manager for Byron Seeds LLC
10:30 A.M. Break
10:45 A.M. Forage Spokesperson Contest – Contestants Present How They Manage Forages
On Their Michigan Farms
11:15 A.M. MSU Forage Research Update, Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist
Noon Lunch
12:30 Michigan Forage Council Annual Business Meeting
1:10 P.M. Winning the War on Weeds in Hay & Pasture
Dr. Erin Burns, MSU Weed Specialist
1:50 P.M. Tradeshow break
2:20 P.M. Breakout sessions
Room A Room B
The Changing Face of the Alfalfa Winter Bale Grazing’s
Seed Industry & What Impact It Positive Impact on Soil Health
May Have on Your Farm, Chad Hale, Jeremy Sweeten, Understanding
Byron Seed LLC AG Consultant
2:55 P.M. Continuation of Breakout Sessions
Fertilizer Markets for 2024 Winter Feeding Mud Management
& Fertilizer Application Strategies Reduction Strategies, Boyd Byelich,
John Elzinga, MI Ag Commodities NRCS, Kable Thurlow, MSU Extension,
& Gary Carmichael, Carmichael Farms Michelle Sweeten, MSU Extension &
Jeremy Sweeten, Understanding Ag
3:30 P.M. Conference concludes
REGISTRATION FEES:
MEMBERS $50 (Must be logged in as a member to get this price)
NON-MEMBERS $65 (Option to join is available when you click Register Now)
Early registration ends on March 4th at which time all fees increase by $10, which must be paid at the door.
For questions/help with registration please call 800-944-2342
