From Barn to Tank—Milking Practices and Cow Handling Strategies

Training farm personnel is essential for maintaining milk quality, preventing mastitis, supporting animal welfare, and improving milking efficiency. To help dairy farms strengthen these skills, the UW–Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program is offering “From Barn to Tank,” a workshop for dairy employees and farm teams. Participants will learn practical cow-handling techniques based on natural cattle behavior and proven milking parlor practices. The training will focus on skills that can be applied every day to improve cow comfort, prevent mastitis, protect milk quality, maintain consistent milking routines, and create a safer and more efficient milking environment. 

The UW–Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program thanks Compeer for sponsoring this workshop and supporting educational programs for Wisconsin dairy farms. The workshop will be led by Carolina Pinzón M.Sc., Statewide Bilingual Dairy Outreach Specialist with UW–Madison Division of Extension, and Manuel Peña M.Sc., Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator serving Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Dodge counties. 

This workshop meets FARM CE requirements for stockmanship credits that attendees will be able to use at their next evaluation. Register today and join us to learn from and discuss practical dairy management topics with experts. 

Location

Roden Barnyard Adventures
5545 County Rd Y
West Bend, WI 53095

Date and Times

• November 20^th, 2026 
• English Session: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
• Spanish Session: 12:00–3:45 p.m. 

Cost

$25 – includes lunch and materials

Registration is required

This is an in-person event only. There will be no Zoom option. 

To register for the session in English visit: https://go.wisc.edu/BT11201

To register for the session in Spanish visit: https://go.wisc.edu/BT11202

Contact

Manuel Pena
Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator Sheboygan
Dodge, Fond du Lac, and Ozaukee counties. 

Email: manuel.pena@wisc.edu 

Phone number: (920) 449-0725