The daylong Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo is known for its educational programming, trade show and networking opportunities. Each year is a reunion for the industry to gather, learn and network.
Schedule of events
- 9 a.m. - Registration and trade show begins
- 9:45 a.m. - Beef Quality Assurance Training
- 10:15 a.m. - Early bird drawing in Trade Show Arena
- 10:30 a.m. - Morning sessions
- 11:30 a.m. - Keynote address
- 12:30 p.m. - Enjoy lunch and trade show
- 2 p.m. - Afternoon sessions
- 3 p.m. - Trade show closes
- 3:15 p.m. - Door prize drawing in Trade Show Arena
Highlights for 2026
· KEYNOTE: 2026 used equipment prices and trends, plus many stories—Machinery Pete
· BQA-In-person Beef Quality Assurance Training
· Calf rearing—Bethany Dado-Senn, Vita Plus Corp
· Respiratory diseases—Jeremy Schefers, DVM, Merck
· Grain marketing—Ed Usset, UMN Grain Economist
· Trade & Tariffs—Megan Roberts, Economic Analyst, Compeer
· Trade Show with experts and products
· Cost: $15.00/ Students $5.00—includes lunch
About keynote:
Greg Peterson, known to the industry as Machinery Pete. For over 30 years, Greg has been a trusted source of knowledge in the farming equipment industry. Machinery Pete shares stories and conversations from the good people who make up the agriculture space, along with the latest in agriculture and farming equipment trends affecting farmers nationwide.
Vendors and sponsorship
If you are interested in being part of the trade show or sponsorship opportunities, fill out this form or contact Colleen at [email protected] by December 22, 2025.
Audience
Farmers, dairy farmers, beef farmers, students, ag professionals and anyone related to the ag industry
Cost
$15 includes meal.
Registration
Registration happens on the day of the event.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, call or email the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.