Organic Management and Robotic Milking: Something Old Meets Something New
Event Details
Join NOFA-NY and Chuck Deichmann on Willow Creek Farm to see Robotic Milking first hand in an intensive grazing system. Learn about the process of cow trafficking and what methods the Deichmanns have used in order to achieve optimum intake from grazing. View robotic milker cow reports and hear how they are used to track individual animals. Also tour Willow Creek Farms greenhouse barn and their newly renovated calf raising facility and learn about the management of a mob-feeding calf rearing system.
The Deichmann Family began farming at Willow Creek Farm in 1974 with 28 cows and bucket milkers. In 1995, Chuck and Julia purchased the family farm, building a greenhouse freestall in 2002 and installing their first robotic milker in 2007. Today they manage 90 cows, 90 replacements and farm close to 800 acres with 2 1/2 employees and the help of their 4 children. Refreshments to be provided
Free for NOFA-NY Members, Non-members $15 per farm/family registration cost includes an individual membership (valued at $40)
To register visit the NOFA-NY Shopping page or call Bethany at 585-271-1979 ext 513
This program is made possible by generous support from Horizon Organic
