Moving Beyond

40 Litres

Tour

8 - 12 April 2024

Invercargill, Christchurch & Hamilton

welcome to the inaugural dr. gordie jones - moving beyond 40 litres - tour, presented by eagle direct.

In 2024, Eagle Direct will be bringing independent dairy consultant Dr. Gordon (Gordie) Jones out from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand to host a touring series of events.

This new and exciting event will provide the opportunity for farmers across the two continents to meet ‘Gordie’ and hear first-hand how adopting some of his philosophies and practices can have a direct impact on productivity, profitability and animal welfare.

Each event on the tour will consist of a conference program, networking function and individual farm consults, providing ample opportunity to meet and engage with one of the Dairy industries most celebrated innovators. 

Moving Beyond 40 Litres
Tour Speaker

dr. gordie jones

Dr. Jones has consulted with dairy producers, nutritionists, and veterinarians both across the U.S. and globally on dairy herd performance, nutrition, cow environments, dairy housing, expansion, dairy management, personal SOPs, and cow comfort. He has placed considerable emphasis on housing design to keep cows clean, dry, and comfortable. He has influenced the development of several cow comfort features in barn construction through work with environmental consultants and contractors. He is responsible for the concept and design of the “All Season Hybrid Freestall Barn” a hybrid between Natural Ventilation and Mechanical Positive Pressure Ventilation. Dr. Jones was named Progressive Dairy’s ‘Influential People in Dairy’ in 2023. This is the first ever listing of 25 industry influencers in the USA.

Moving Beyond 40 Litres Tour
Event program

Monday 8th April 2024 - ''Moving Beyond 40 Litres' Tour - Invercargill NZ

Day conference with Dr Gordie Jones, followed by networking drinks. Add on: Dinner with Eagle Direct and Dr. Gordie Jones.

Tuesday 9th April 2024 - Invercargill

Invercargill, on farm consulting day.

Wednesday 10th April 2024 'Moving Beyond 40 Litres' Tour - Christchurch NZ

Day conference with Dr Gordie Jones, followed by networking drinks. Add on: dinner with Eagle Direct and Dr. Gordie Jones.

Thursday 11th April 2024

Hamilton, on farm consulting day.

Friday 12th April 2024 'Moving Beyond 40 Litres' Tour - Hamilton NZ

Day conference with Dr Gordie Jones, followed by networking drinks. Add on: dinner with Eagle Direct and Dr. Gordie Jones.

Will You Join US For Dinner?

I invite you to join Dr Gordie Jones & Eagle Direct at a dinner. This will be an occasion where you have a night of fun, quality conversation, and network with like-minded farmers and industry people. You will enjoy making new connections and developing new friendships.

Seats are extremely limited, so make sure you purchase your tickets now.

– Mike Ryan

Secure your seat today

8th April 2024

‘Moving Beyond 40 Litres’ Tour – Invercargill NZ

NZD 225

For Farmers

NZD 288

For Industry

10th April 2024

‘Moving Beyond 40 Litres’ Tour – Christchurch NZ

NZD 225

For Farmers

NZD 288

For Industry

12th April 2024

‘Moving Beyond 40 Litres’ Tour – Hamilton NZ

NZD 225

For Farmers

NZD 288

For Industry

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