Producing high-quality silage is an immensely demanding task and thus, it is essential to ensure proper management when feeding it to cows so consistency and quality are maintained at the bunker. While the results of production are always on focus, the safety of our workers throughout each step must always be a priority as well. There can and there should be a strong emphasis on safety without compromising silage quality. In this episode, featuring Connie Kuber, we delve into the topic of safety at the silage pile, discuss safe harvesting practices, and explore safety measures when operating machinery on dairy farms. Additionally, she sheds some light on the importance of women for the dairy milk industry and shares insights on the initiative known as the Dairy Girl Network group.

“Workers need to be safe around the silage pile – maybe that translates into other parts of their job, too.” - Connie Pierson Kuber

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (1:53) Introduction 
• (11:56) Safety tips for the silage pile 
• (23:59) Safety and quality in silage harvesting 
• (30:40) Safety measures for the planting season 
• (37:46) The role of women in the dairy industry 
• (46:40) Dairy Girl Network 
• (52:27) The final questions

Meet the guest: Connie Pierson Kuber

Experience:

• Current: Co-Owner at Connor Agriscience; Co-Owner at Sealpro® Silage Barrier Films

Background:

• Certificate, Corporate Communications (University of Southern California)
• B.Sc., Agriculture Journalism (University of Minnesota)

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