FREE Webinar Mini-Series on Mental Health

Dairy Girl Network Enhance offers resources without leaving the farm. This webinar mini-series in honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month is brought to you by the DGN initiative #StrongerTogetHER.

Registration is FREE and open to men and women; all are welcome. Login instructions will be provided by email the morning of each webinar.

Webinar 1: “I want to help, I just don’t know how” Filling your toolbox with mental health resources to assist those in crisis

This webinar will be presented by Josie M. Rudolphi, PhD., Assistant professor and Extension Specialist, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. CST

Webinar Summary: It is estimated that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illnesses, and many more experience intermittent mental health crises. However, in rural and agricultural communities, professional health care is not always available or accessible. Josie Rudolphi will describe resources and programs to prepare non-mental health professionals to be assistive when their friends and family members are in crisis.

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Webinar 1: It’s OK to Not be OK

This webinar will be presented by Jeff Ditzenberger, Founder and President of TUGS (Talking Understanding Growing Supporting), on Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. CST

Webinar Summary: One person’s story of mental health struggles and what we can do to not only help ourselves but others as well. Join us for the second webinar in the #StrongerTogetHER mini-series where Jeff shares his story and gives guidance from his real-life experiences on how to stop the stigma and break the silence around mental health.

Call in, watch online OR listen when you can! We record and hold all webinars for one month for members to watch when it suits them! You must still register by the deadline below to watch these webinars live or on your own time.

*Limited space available – register early to reserve your spot! Deadline to register for this mini-series is Thursday, May 26th, 11:59pm CST.

2022 Conference Registration is OPEN

Registration is OPEN!

We are so excited to bring you Forward TogetHER 2022, the national Dairy Girl Network conference! Dairy Girl Network is hosting the fourth National Conference, Forward TogetHER, at Mystic Lake Center this November 1st to the 3rd. This event brings together dairywomen, both producers and industry members, to learn, grow and recharge their batteries. Our conference focuses on personal and professional development to help you learn, lead and succeed in your daily dairywomen journey on farm, at home and throughout our industry.

Our hybrid Forward TogetHER conference delivers over 25 dynamic speakers, breakout sessions and thought provoking panel discussions. The topics for the sessions will range from sustainability, dairy financials, people management, consumer trends, milk markets, technical herd topics, inclusion and more! Additionally the conference offers 5 pre- and post-conference sessions for those wanting to learn more about certain areas.

REGISTER NOW! Registration for this event is only $299!

Virtual registration is also available for $199.

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Webinar on 4/22/22: Mycotoxins and Their Consequences

Mycotoxins and Their Consequences

This webinar will be presented by Dr. Carie M. Telgen, Ruminant Technical Specialist, Diamond V, on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Our April webinar is sponsored by Diamond V.

This webinar is RACE and ARPAS credit approved.

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Webinar Summary: Mycotoxins are fungi that are frequently found in various feedstuffs. Although there is little we can do to prevent them, we often suffer from the consequences of their presence. This talk will highlight the various mycotoxins that are commonly found in feedstuffs and how they can work synergistically to increase the health effects that they cause. Dr. Carie will be highlighting how to identify the presence of mycotoxins, how to evaluate various health parameters to suspect mycotoxin involvement and steps producers can take to mitigate their effects.

*Limited space available – register early to reserve your spot! Deadline to register is Thursday, April 21st, 11:59pm CST.

Central Plains Dairy Expo Event on 3/30/22

Will you be at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, SD on March 30th? Join Dairy Girl Network for an afternoon of camaraderie, fun and networking with other dairywomen! You are invited to a luncheon event at the Sheraton Sioux Falls.

Join other dairywomen for a quick recharge to talk about your lives involving dairy farming. The event is for all women involved with any part of dairy – whether as a calf feeder, dairy owner, marketing or sales consultant servicing dairy farms or cheese producers, veterinarian, researchers, etc. If there is a dairy cow involved in what you do, you’re invited!

Cost is $20.00 which includes lunch and a DGN special gift.

Advance registration appreciated for this Dairy Girl Network event, but not required. Walk-in registration welcome.

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Webinar on 2/11/22: Milk Market Updates: Questions and Answers

Milk Market Updates: Questions and Answers

This webinar will be presented by Mary Keough Ledman, Global Strategist- Dairy, Rabobank on Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Our February webinar is sponsored by Rabobank.

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Webinar Summary: PPDs, marketing changes, checkoff deductions, exports, USMCA, base, reforming the federal milk marketing order, oh my! Do you wonder what is happening with the milk check? During this webinar, Mary Ledman of Rabobank will address the ever-changing market conditions, field your questions and help you understand the dynamics we are facing and what it means for YOUR milk check.

*Limited space available – register early to reserve your spot! Deadline to register is Thursday, February 10th, 11:59pm CST.

Family Lounge at World Ag Expo

Check out the DGN Family Lounge at World Ag Expo:

Tuesday, February 8th through Thursday, February 10th
Booth DS 105/106 at the International Agri-Center

Dairy Girl Network and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films is excited to provide a space that families with small children may rest and recharge in a quiet atmosphere during the hustle and bustle of World Ag Expo. An area for nursing mothers will also available. This space offers comfortable seating, a changing station, toys and snacks to recharge. The Family Lounge will be open all day, every day during World Ag Expo. Join us in booth DS 105/106 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, CA.

World Ag Expo Event on 2/9/22

Will you be at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA on February 9th? Join Dairy Girl Network for a morning of camaraderie, fun and networking with other dairywomen! You are invited to a Coffee Break at booth DS 105/106. This event is free for attendees.

You are welcome to stop in and come and go as you please. Join us at booth DS 105/106 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 9th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Advanced registration for the DGN Connect event is encouraged and a DGN special gift is available for the first 20 registrants! Walk-in registrations are also welcome.

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Webinar on 1/21/22: Where Strategy and Reality Intersect

Where Strategy and Reality Intersect

This webinar will be presented by Kristy Pagel, Partner Director of Leadership and Talent, GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC., and moderated by Gena Fletcher, Owner/Professional Development Coordinator, Vast Professional Solutions, LLC.

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Webinar Summary: Do you know what the difference is between strategic thinking and strategic planning? It’s a new year, and now is the perfect time to be intentional about what direction you and/or your business are heading. Join Kristy Pagel as she helps you navigate through the distractions, interruptions, disruptions and irritations that can cloud our reality. During this webinar, she will share tips on how to reach your goals and focus on accountability including the things, people and conversations you need to be successful.

*Limited space available – register early to reserve your spot! Deadline to register is Thursday, January 2 0th, 11:59pm CST.

Subscribe to DGN Webinars in 2022 and Save!

We loved bringing you 15 different webinars in 2021 on the topics of calf care, SCC, on-farm culture, alternative forages, mental health, social media, farm safety, colostrum management, tax planning and so much more!

We hope you will consider joining us for more webinars this year in 2022, and I have an opportunity I would like to share with you! Individual webinar rates are standard at $10 per webinar, but now you can sign up for our yearly webinar subscription and receive access to every webinar in 2022 for half of the price! You do not need to worry about signing up for individual webinars either- logins for the live webinars and links for the recordings will be automatically sent to your inbox each month. We all love saving time, right? Sign up once and don’t worry about doing anything else for the entire year!
Our webinar subscription is only $60 and will not be available for long.

Sign up for the 2022 DGN Enhance webinar subscription HERE

Webinar on 12/17/21: Rethink and Rebuild your Goals, Habits and Productivity in One Hour

Rethink and Rebuild your Goals, Habits and Productivity in One Hour

This webinar will be presented by Laura Daniels, Lead Consultant, Hitch Pin, LLC and Courtney Booth, Co-Founder and CEO, Booth Leadership, LLC on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CST | 1:00 p.m. EST | 11:00 a.m. MST | 10:00 a.m. PST. This webinar is sponsored by Hitch Pin, LLC and Booth Leadership, LLC.

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Webinar Summary: Laura Daniels and Courtney Booth are old friends with a common passion for helping people get the most out of crazy chaotic lives. Join them for a fun-filled fast-paced session designed to build on what is already working for you. In this interactive hour you will glean tips on organizing a full life from Laura, Courtney and dozens of goal-getters just like you! Here’s your chance to breathe life into plans and methods you might have set aside when things got busy and identify ways to stay grounded as the pace picks up again in 2022.

*Limited space available – register early to reserve your spot! Deadline to register is Thursday, December 16th, 11:59pm CST.

Webinar Sponsored by: Hitch Pin, LLC and Booth Leadership, LLC.