Brad Heins

Brad Heins
Professor, Dairy
[email protected]
320-589-1711 ext. 2118

46352 State Hwy 329
Morris, MN 56267
United States

Department of Animal Science
Education
  • Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2010
  • M.S., Animal Science, Minor in Statistics, University of Minnesota, 2006
  • B.S., Animal and Plant Systems, University of Minnesota, 1998

Areas of Interest

Organic dairy production, crossbreeding in dairy cattle, calf rearing, precision technology, renewable energy systems for Midwest dairies

Research

  • Organic dairy production
  • Crossbreeding in dairy cattle
  • Calf rearing
  • Precision technology
  • Renewable energy systems for Midwest dairies

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Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Graduate Faculty/Staff Award, Dept of Animal Science, 2017
  • ADSA JDS Member-Author Loyalty Award Recipient, 2013
  • Nominated for University of Minnesota, McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, 2013
  • Midwest ADSA Young Scholar Award, 2010
  • Gopher Dairy Club, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
  • National Milk Producers Federation, Scholarship winner, 2008
  • John D. Donker Award, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, 2004
  • Garth Miller Dairy Science Award, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, 1998

Outreach

  • UMN WCROC Organic Dairy Day
  • Minnesota Organic Advisory Task Force
  • Four-State Dairy Extension Programs
  • Precision Dairy Conference and Expo
  • Successful Dairy Systems Field Days
  • University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Team
  • Youth Activities - State Fair 4-H Dairy Programs