Monday, November 17
5:30 pm
Tattersall Distillery, River Falls, Wis.
Featuring David Lenzmeier, CEO Actus Nutrition (formerly Milk Specialties Global)
Tuesday, November 18
9:00 am
9:45 am
John Chenoweth, interim chancellor, UW–River Falls
Mike Orth, dean, College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences, UW–River Falls
Sierra Howry, professor, College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences,
UW–River Falls (event emcee)
10:00 am
Mitchell Armstrong, PhD Food Science, UW–Madison
Gracie Krahn, MS Life Sciences Communication, UW–Madison
Kylie Beilke, BS Animal Science, UW–River Falls
Mackenzie Krajco, BS Soil and Crop Science, UW–Platteville
Sierra Howry, Moderator, UW–River Falls
10:45 am
11:15 am
Hub-funded research introductions
Growing farm business and community & Stewarding land and water resources
"Further development of Dairy Forage Fractionation (DFF) equipment", Bob Zeng
"Feasibility assessment for establishing a choice and sensory evaluation lab (CSEL) at UW-River Falls", Azhar Uddin
"Improving the growthy of alfalfa with plasma activated water: a potential eco-friendly pesticide", Zifan Wan
Enriching human health and nutrition & Ensuring animal health and welfare
"Management and housing practices related to bulk tank milk butterfat and protein concentration in Wisconsin dairy herds", Maria Jose Fuenzalida
"Exploring the potential of fresh colostrum on immune development and health in dairy calves", Lautaro Rostoll Cangiano
"Milk lipids in IV systems", Grace Lewis
12:15 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Participants are split into smaller groups and rotate between three tour stops. Refreshments, cocktails, and networking upon conclusion of tours. Adjourn by 4:30 p.m. from the Ag Sciences building. Pre-registration is recommended
UW-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant
General tour and focus on Hub-funded research
UW-River Falls Meat Plant
Facility tour, research display, and discussion
Humane Handling Institute
Program showcase and research discussion
4:30 pm
Adjourn from Ag Sciences building