An introduction to organic dairy for veterinary students at The Ohio State University.
An in-person workshop by OATS
When dairy farmers transition to organic both they and the veterinarians that support them often find challenges in animal care. This workshop will bring veterinary students together to learn basic organic animal health regulations, tour two organic dairies, and meet with a panel of farmers and organic veterinary experts. This workshop will help veterinary students understand the challenges facing organic dairy farmers so that they can better support them as practicing vets.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Where: OSU Columbus Campus, Sisson Hall (meet outside the building)
Who: Vet students at The Ohio State University
This event is closed to the public, and open to OSU veterinary students and associated dairy professionals.
How Much: Free for students
Registration Deadline: September 20th, 2024
Local Host Organizations: Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) and Organic Food and Farming Education and Research (OFFER) program, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association, OSU Vet School, OSU Vet School Food Animal Club, Organic Valley
AGENDA
7:30 Meet at Columbus campus
8:00 Leave Columbus campus
9:30 Arrive at Wooster campus - orientation, nature of the organic industry, with John Stock
10:30 Leave Wooster campus
11:00 Arrive at Stoller’s Dairy
11:00-12:00 Tour milking parlor and speak with farmer
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Leave Stoller’s Dairy
1:30 Arrive at Tim Kline Dairy
1:30-2:15 Tour milking parlor
2:15-3:00 Speak with dairy farmer panel
3:00 Leave Kline’s Dairy
4:45 Arrive at Columbus campus
5:00 Adjourn
SPEAKERS