2020 MTGA Summer Conference
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June 24-26, 2020
- Mystic Lake Hotel, Prior Lake, Minn.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Summer Conference is open to all MTGA members, former/retired MTGA members (our “Golden Gobblers”), all turkey farmers who pay checkoff, as well as those who are interested in joining MTGA – along with family members.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
The Summer Conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network and connect with other members.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM
- Details will be provided as we get closer to the event.
If you have any questions, please give us a call at 763-682-2171 or email info@minnesotaturkey.com.
Future Summer Conference dates:
2019 Summer Conference – Video Recaps of Presentations
Associations Update
- Poultry Teaching and Research Plan, Steve Olson, formerly with MTRPC & MTGA
- Master of Applied Poultry Science Update, Dr. Tim Johnson, University of Minnesota
- Association Health Plan, James Clairmont, Brown & Brown Insurance
Allied partner and UMN Research lightning talks
Features 13 individuals from various allied companies and the University of Minnesota.
Biosecurity 101
Abby Neu, University of Minnesota Extension
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak Procedures
Dr. Dale Lauer & Dr. Shauna Voss, Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Bird Genetics: Where it is and where it is going
Dr. Owen Willems, Hendrix Genetics
2018 Summer Conference – Video Recaps of Presentations
Research Updates from Dr. Carol Cardona
On the Farm Employment
Nathan Hulinsky, University of Minnesota Extension
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Implications of Tax Law Changes
Ron Dvergsten, Northland College FBM
Long-Term Care: A Primer
Leslie Martins, Newman Long Term Care
Energy Panel
• Alternative Energy: Jack Kluempke, Minnesota Department of Commerce
• Energy Conservation: Amanda Marney, Kansas State Research and Extension • Energy Contracts: Scott Jones, Dooley’s Petroleum
• Energy Audits : Bethany Reinholtz, GDS Associates
Energy Conservation on the Farm
Amanda Marney, Kansas State Research and Extension
2017 Summer Conference – Video Recaps of Presentations
Panel: Advocating for Your Turkey Industry
Dr. Leah Dorman – Consumer Perceptions of Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
Panel: A Good Start for Your Poults
Panel: Mortality Disposal Options
Research Updates from the University of Minnesota
Get-Away Breakfast: Legislative Updates from Bruce Kleven and Joel Brandenberger
Farm Business Transition – Where Do I Begin?