Michigan State University (MSU) has added a new, high tech, sustainable pasture-based biological dairy facility in Kalamazoo.
According to excerpts from the article:
Located in Hickory Cornersnorth of Kalamazoo, the KBS dairy includes two pastures for 120 lactating Holstein cows, plus “dry cows” and heifers.
“Although the conventional dairy operation at KBS has been very successful over the years, we felt there was a need to establish a dairy research and education facility that would complement other sustainable agricultural research programs at KBS,” project coordinator Mat Haan said.
“We see transitioning to a pasture-based system as a niche market for us. It’s something that’s not being done in many places. We also want to develop a system that better addresses the needs of small- and medium-sized dairy farmers.”
Twin robotic milking systems, the second such installation in the state, will demonstrate labor-saving technology that promises to improve the quality of life on family farms by freeing owners from attending strict milking schedules.
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