Cow Efficiency & Forage Program

UMN Extension & MDI are excited to introduce the first speaker for next week's "Cow Efficiency" program to be held in Slayton on Thursday, June 26. Register for the free program here: z.umn.edu/CowEfficiency2025

The first presenter for the dairy-focused session is Barry Visser. Barry grew up on his family’s registered Holstein dairy farm in Northwest Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 1994. In 2003 he obtained his Master's Degree in Dairy Cattle Nutrition from the University of Minnesota.

For over 22 years Barry has served as a dairy consultant with Vita Plus providing technical support in the areas of nutrition and management throughout Minnesota, Eastern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa. Barry lives in Hutchinson, MN along with his wife, Shannon, and 3 daughters (Rachel, Kayla and Hannah).

We are excited to have Barry join us next week in Slayton!

Minnesota Dairy Initiative University of Minnesota Dairy Extension Brittany Moorse