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Dairy Farm Expansion Planning: From Rough Sketches on a Notepad to Digging Holes in the Ground to Cows Walking Through a Finished Barn

So you are considering expansion of your dairy operation? In this webinar, we will take a look at the multi-year process and discuss how we go from ideas you have on a scratchpad to a fully developed expansion plan with understanding of impact to all areas of the farm. Matt will highlight concepts around design, cow and heifer flows, impacts to supporting areas of the farm, and key financial considerations to help you prepare for a more robust plan. Bring your ideas and calculator and we will start organizing your plans for moving forward. 

Fee: $10 

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 | 12:00pm CST 

Meet the Speaker: Matt Lange, Dairy Business Consultant, IntAGral Financial, LLC

Matt Lange is an independent business consultant working with dairy operations across the US.  Matt and his team assist dairy owners and managers with financial analysis, debt structuring, forecasting and financial projections, scenario analysis, production and on-farm management, and strategic business planning. Matt serves a wide array of businesses including: 

  • Farms with 250 to 8,000 cows 
  • Holstein, Jersey, and Cross-bred herds 
  • Farms financed with a variety of lenders and investors 
  • Conventional, automated, and diversified operations 

Prior to forming IntAGral Financial in 2023, Matt worked over a decade for Compeer Financial, part of the Farm Credit System, and prior to that he held dairy development and dairy consultancy roles in government and private industry. Matt is a graduate of UW-Platteville and holds an M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and has an MBA from Indiana University.  Matt resides in Menomonie, Wisconsin with his wife and twin daughters. 

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Previous and Upcoming Webinars:

2026:

  • January: The International Year of the Woman Farmer: Taking Root and Growing Legacy presented by Mary Knigge, Laura Daniels, Amanda Kohls and Chelsie Voorhees
  • March: Colostrum Protocols: Finding Your Fit presented by Alyssa Dietrich Warner, Sponsored by Cargill
  • May: Finding Life Balance: Strategies for Well-Being presented by Jody Horntvedt, Sponsored by #StrongerTogetHER
  • June: Turning Your Story into Dairy Advocacy That Connects presented by Dr. Michelle Schack, Sponsored by Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt

2025:

  • January: Roots to Results: Establishing a Strategy for a Successful Side Hustle presented by Lexi DeVries, Sponsored by Midst of Motherhood
  • February: Hot Trends in Dairy Calf Management: What’s Working (and What’s Not)? presented by Bethany Dado-Senn
  • March: The Global Forces Shaping Milk & Dairy Commodity Prices presented by Alyssa Badger, Sponsored by HighGround Dairy
  • May: #StrongerTogetHER Mini-Series
    • Doing it Again and Again: What is Authentic Resilience? presented by Lauren Van Ewyk
    • Raising More than Cows and Crops: Care for Your Farm Family presented by Josie Rudolphi
  • June: Bringing the Farm to the Classroom with Adopt A Cow presented by Brittany Snyder, Katelin Benkoski and Natalie Berning
  • July: Best Practices for Onboarding New Employees presented by Julie Patterson and Jennifer Fernandes Hanf
  • August: Update: Major Agriculture Policy Shifts in Washington D.C. presented by Mary Knigge, Sponsored by DFA
  • September: 3 Tools to Tackle Any Tough Talk (and Actually Feel Good About It) presented by Laura Daniels, Sponsored by Hitch Pin Consulting
  • November: Becoming an Employer of Choice: Continuing the Conversation presented by Elsie Leach, Dr. Chris Booth and Laura Daniels, Sponsored by DGN’s Include Initiative

2024:

  • February: Fire in Belly vs. Burnout presented by Laura Daniels, Sponsored by Hitch Pin Consulting
  • March: Gen Z: Changing the Face of Food presented by Amy te Plate-Church, Sponsored by Look East
  • April: Is Manure the Key to Your Sustainability Story? presented by Amber Radatz
  • May: #StrongerTogetHER Webinar Problematic People: Quieting the Chatter and Clearing the Clutter presented by Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC
  • June: Next Level Advocacy – Targeting the Right People presented by Carrie Mess, Megan McAllister and Val Lavigne

2023:

  • January: “Difficult Conversations Made Easy (at Least Easier)” presented by Laura Daniels, Sponsored by Hitch Pin Consulting
  • February: “What’s the Deal with the 2023 Farm Bill?” presented by Mary Knigge and Barbara Patterson, Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of America
  • April: “Carbon Space – An Opportunity for Dairy to Not Waste” presented by Jennifer Bockhahn
  • May: #StrongerTogetHER Mini-Series sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
    • “C-PTSD in Farm Families” presented by Jessica Beauchamp, MSW, LCSW
    • “#StrongerTogetHER Gather and Share” guided discussion
  • June: “Lost in Translation: Communicating Agriculture to Consumers” presented by Emma Andrew-Swarthout and Kelsey O’Shea
  • July: “Becoming “Us” – Cultivating Success on Culturally Diverse Teams” presented by Libby Eiholzer, Sponsored by Cargill
  • August: “Let’s Talk Interest Rates” presented by Ashley Arrington, Sponsored by Ag Resource Management (ARM)
  • October: “Not all Cows are Cows When it Comes to Taxes” presented by Rachel Van Zanten, CPA, Sponsored by Farm Credit Systems (AgCountry Farm Credit Services, American AgCredit, Compeer Financial, Farm Credit Services of America, GreenStone Farm Credit Services)
  • December: “Embracing Change: Strategies for Making Transitions Easier” presented by Madison Morris.

2022:

  • January: “Where Strategy and Reality Intersect” presented by Kristy Pagel, moderated by Gena Fletcher
  • February: “Milk Market Updates: Questions and Answers” presented by Mary Ledman
  • March: Include Mini-Series
    • “Inclusion in the Dairy Community: Why Does It Matter?” presented by Laura Daniels and Philomena Satre
    • “Make Your Farm the Employer of Choice” presented by Sandy Larson and Rosario Ibarra, moderated by LuAnn Troxel
    • “Who Do You Have on Your Side? Understanding the Difference Between Allyship, Mentorship, Sponsorship” presented by Josh Hushon, Greta Halahan and Sam Bild
  • April: “Mycotoxins and Their Consequences” presented by Dr. Carie M. Telgen, DVM, Sponsored by Diamond V
  • May: #StrongerTogetHER Mini-Series
    • “I want to help, I just don’t know how” Filling your toolbox with mental health resources to assist those in crisis” presented by Dr. Josie Rudolphi
    • “It’s OK to Not be OK” presented by Jeff Ditzenberger
  • June: “Changing of the [Cattle] Guard: How three OG advocates have evolved their storytelling strategy” presented by Carrie Mess, Debbie Lyons-Blythe and Brandi Buzzard; moderated by Amanda Borkowski
  • August: “Bovine Baby Blues: Implications of Post Calving Inflammation” presented by Jennifer Trout, DVM, Sponsored by AHV USA
  • September: “Top OSHA Violations on Farm Facilities” presented by Chase Pagel

2021:

  • January: “Turning Observation into Action” presented by Michelle Sullivan, sponsored by Cargill
  • March:
    • “What Does Your SCC Say About Your Management?” presented by Angela Kinney, Heidi Fischer and Jolynne Schroepfer, sponsored by National Mastitis Council
    • “Fostering a Positive On-Farm Culture” presented by Nicole Ayache and Jorge Delgado, sponsored by FARM
  • April: “Get 2021 Started on the Right Foot: Alfalfa Stands and Alternative Forages” presented by Jeff Jackson, sponsored by CROPLAN/Land O’ Lakes
  • May: Mental Health Mini-Series
    • “Finding Balance During a Stressful Time” presented by Becky Allen
    • “Meditation for the Everyday Woman” presented by Ashley Machado
    • “Tools to Help Children Cope with Changes Due to COVID-19” presented by Monica Kramer McConkey
  • June: “Social Media: Sharing Trends and Tips” presented by Carrie Mess, sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
  • July: “How to Set Big, Juicy Goals and Get Results” presented by Lisa Liimatta and Kaela Gedda, moderated by Peggy Coffeen, sponsored by Rise Leadership Circle and P’ri CBD
  • August: Farm Safety Mini-Series
    • “Silage Safety: Send Everyone Home Safe” presented by Connie Kuber, sponsored by Sealpro Silage Barrier Films
    • “People First for Healthy Agriculture: Managing Risk” presented by Megan Schossow, sponsored by Sealpro Silage Barrier Films
  • September: “Maternity and Colostrum Management – How Can We Deliver Healthier Calves and More Productive Cows?” presented by Leticia Sinedino, sponsored by Zoetis
  • October: “Making the Most of Year-End Tax Planning and Preparation” presented by Elizabeth Waldschmidt, sponsored by Farm Credit Systems
  • November: “Activity Monitoring 101” presented by Tara Bohnert, sponsored by Nedap
  • December: “Rethink and Rebuild your Goals, Habits and Productivity in One Hour” presented by Laura Daniels and Courtney Booth, sponsored by Hitch Pin, LLC and Booth Leadership, LLC

2020:

  • December: “Bold Leadership” presented by Laura Daniels
  • October: “Dairy Girl Network Looking Forward TogetHER” presented by Kristy Pagel, Laura Daniels and Amanda Borkowski
  • September: “Getting Employee Training Done – Online Training Options and Benefits” presented by Jennifer Fernandes Hanf, sponsored by milc group
  • August: “Milk to the Basics: Training Your Technicians by Finding Their WHY” presented by Jorge Delgado, sponsored by Alltech
  • July: “Earning Consumer Trust in Dairy: How is Trust Impacted by the Pandemic” presented by Amy te Plate-Church, sponsored by Look East
  • June: “Addressing Changing Market Conditions: Questions and Answers” presented by Mary Ledman
  • May Behavioral Health Focused Mini-Series:
    • “Mental Health First Aid in Agriculture and Addressing COVID-19” presented by Anne Chapman and Tramaine El-Amin
    • “A Better You for a Better Farm” presented by Emily Krekelberg
    • “Exploring Kids and Mental Health” presented by Monica Kramer-McConkey
  • April Webinars:
    • “Today is the New Normal: Shifting Mindset and Strategy in the Face of COVID-19” presented by Mike Lormore and Dr. Richard Wallace, sponsored by Zoetis
    • “Communications for Virtual Teams” presented by Laura Daniels, Amanda Borkowski and Andrea Brossard
    • “COVID-19: What’s Next for Dairy Policy” presented by Paul Bleiberg
  • March: “Cultural Diversity at the Dairy” presented by Elsie Gonzalez
  • February Calf Care Mini-Series, sponsored by Dr. Naylor:
    • “Disbudding and Pain Management” presented by Sarah Adcock
    • “Two Heads are Better Than One: Benefits of Pair or Group Rearing” presented by Dr. Jennifer Van Os
  • January: “Battling the Winter Blues” presented by Monica Kramer-McConkey