DAIRY PROGRAM

Our Holstein dairy herd is essential to the success of our education, research, and outreach activities. The dairy farm serves as a dynamic learning environment, hosting numerous workshops, meetings, classes, and tours throughout the year for students, farmers, and agribusiness professionals. Experiential learning is a cornerstone of our educational approach and a key reason people engage with the Institute.

The dairy herd has supported a range of research projects focused on nutrition, management practices, and animal welfare. Additionally, our cropland is used for research aimed at enhancing forage quality, improving soil health, and increasing nutrient retention.

A planned expansion of our heifer barn will significantly improve our youngstock facilities, further strengthening our capacity for education and research. We continue to share insights and updates through the monthly Miner Farm Report, which highlights farm activities and addresses current issues and research impacting the dairy industry.