Genetics, farm audits, government regulations, milk quotas, greenhouse gases, branding to the millennial consumer, employee training ... these topics and more about the farm will be explored during the "Three Pillars of Modern Farming: Genetics, Management and Nutrition" session at the “What If” 30th annual Alltech International Symposium, May 18-21 in Lexington, Kentucky.
“This session will go beyond the milk parlor and the freestalls to reach every parameter from feed to farm to fork,” said John Thornton, chairperson for the Modern Farming session at the symposium. “We will be taking an in-depth look at how to fine-tune ration formulations for improved production, assess individual farm data to improve financial gain, reduce greenhouse gases and create a positive brand image in a society increasingly disconnected from agriculture.”With a new format in 2014, sessions will focus on modern farming, crop science, life sciences, Africa, business and technology by delving into “What if.” The modern farming session will examine, among other topics, queries such as:
- How can we use value-added branding to improve productivity?
- Genetics: How do we help bring each farm to a consistent level?
- How can we turn a farm audit into a positive, and greenhouse gases into a business opportunity?
- How do we achieve 32,000 kilos of milk per cow per annum?
- How can we predict and guarantee farm performance through information technology?
The other five sessions will challenge attendees to see the world through the lens of possibilities rather than roadblocks, and will include stimulating discussions on the possibility of diagnosing major diseases in a few seconds with a pin-prick test, the potential to harness the power of algae and aquaculture in Africa, and how drones could even be used to predict and influence farm yields.
Registration is open now for $850. Two paid registrations from a single company or organization will receive a third registration free of charge. Delegates who are members of ARPAS and AAVSB can also earn CEUs. PD
—From Alltech news release
