1. TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION PAPER/ PRESENTATION Due electronically on Friday March 13 @ noon Due electronically on Friday March 13 @ noon OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES:  Critically evaluate technologies  Become familiar with “reliable sources of information  Awareness of “ science” basis of recommendations/ current practices  Convey these evaluations understandably in writing and words

2. TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION “PAPER” / PRESENTATION Due electronically on Friday March 13 @ noon Due electronically on Friday March 13 @ noon  No minimum or maximum page length (3-5 p)  Must be referenced where appropriate  Refereed articles and conference proceedings  Internet, Pop. Press or commercial only if material referenced  Data, table, figures helpful (referenced)  TOPIC: Current topic / technology related to dairy  Must have 1 or more published references since 2013  Submit topic to me with 1 reference ASAP  No duplications so 1 st come, 1 st served!!!  I will update list and keep all posted.

3. TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION PAPER/ PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES:  Convey these evaluations understandably in words  Five (5) minute PPT presentation to class  Answer questions and facilitate any discussion  All students should learn the “topic” from you

4. HERD ANALYSIS AND REPORT TO HERD OWNER Final report due by semester but work in pieces throughout semester Final report due by semester but work in pieces throughout semester OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES:  Identify strengths of operation (where they do well)  Identify opportunities to improve performance / profit  Provide specific recommendations for improvement  Evaluate at least one area and put economic values in  Final report with cover letter mailed to herd owner

5. HERD ANALYSIS AND REPORT TO HERD OWNER Final report due by semester but work in pieces throughout semester Final report due by semester but work in pieces throughout semester OBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES:  Incorporate many of individual area analyses as we go  Develop strategies to improve where needed and be specific  Make sure to consider farms goals and needs  Evaluate at least one area and put economic values in  Final report with cover letter mailed to herd owner