Practical Ideas for Today's Dairy, Forage & Livestock Operations

The Kentucky Dairy Development Council and industry partners invite you to attend the Riney Dairy Field Day on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

This one-day event combines a behind-the-scenes dairy tour with forage demonstrations, seed variety comparisons, equipment displays, and discussions with producers and industry specialists.

​Whether your focus is dairy, beef, forage production, or farm management, attendees will leave with practical ideas and real-world solutions they can apply to their own operations.

A Personal Invitation from John Riney

Hear directly from John Riney as he shares what participants can expect during the Riney Dairy Field Day and why this event will provide valuable learning opportunities for producers, students, and industry professionals.

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Why Attend?

Time away from the farm is valuable. This event is designed to provide practical information, hands-on learning opportunities, and direct access to producers and industry experts.

Who Should Attend?

• Dairy Producers
• Beef Producers
• Forage Producers
• Young & Beginning Farmers
• Agricultural Students
• Industry Professionals

Event Schedule

10:00 AM ET - Morning Session
Riney Dairy
989 Old Elizabethtown Road, Springfield, KY
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​​Tour Includes:

• Dry Cow Barn​
• Bred Heifer Barn
• Milking Parlor
• Feed Center
• Automated Calf Feeding Barn

All parking will be at the Dairy Farm for all attendees. There will be wagons available to move to and from each location.

Noon - Lunch & Afternoon Demonstrations
Demonstration Site
367 Blanford Road, Springfield, KY

Cookout lunch provided.
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Afternoon activities include:

• Corn Silage Demonstration Plots
• Sorghum Silage Demonstration Plots
• Seed Variety Comparisons
• Equipment Displays
• Producer Discussions
• Industry Specialist Discussions

Industry Participants

Representatives from the dairy, forage, seed, nutrition, and equipment industries will be available throughout the day.

Kentucky Dairy Development Council • Riney Dairy • Nutrien • CPC • Agri-King • Dekalb • Pioneer • Beck's • Dyna-Gro • Ag Revolution • John Deere 
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Additional representatives expected.

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Register to Attend

Attendance is free and lunch will be provided. Advance registration is requested to assist with meal planning and event logistics.

Questions?

Contact the Kentucky Dairy Development Council for additional information regarding registration, directions, or event details.​

• (859) 516-2458
• [email protected]