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Conference sessions will feature marketing grass-fed livestock products, forage quality and animal welfare in the livestock industry. Speakers include Don Hoenig, retired Maine state veterinarian and president of MIM consulting; and Jason Rowantree, Michigan State University assistant professor of beef cattle and forage utilization.<\/p>\n<p>Cost is $70 for MGFN members, $85 for others. Lunch is included. The schedule and registration information are <a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/livestock\/mgfn\/conference\">online<\/a>. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, call University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Waldo County office, 342.5971, 800.287.426 (in Maine).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gabe Brown, farmer and rancher from Bismarck, North Dakota, will deliver the keynote address at the Maine Grass Farmers Network annual conference scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield. 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