Events

Events

Artificial Insemination Course

Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United States

This is a three-day, intensive hands-on class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work for others. The class will cover all aspects of bovine reproduction, from anatomy and hormones to heat detection.

Central Plains Dairy Expo Bus Tour

Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United States

Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Western Iowa Dairy Alliance for a three-day bus trip to Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, S.D., March 26-28.

Dairy Beef Short Course

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center 1201 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Topics for the 2019 Dairy Beef Short Course will focus on how dairy beef bull calves should be viewed as more than a by-product of the industry. As dairy and beef producers continue to experience economic struggles, increasing the value of bull calves can add value for dairymen, feeders and processors.

Davis Dairy Day

Humboldt County Fairgrounds 311 6th Avenue North, Humboldt, IA, United States

What once started out as a local elementary classroom visiting the dairy farm, it has grown to include nearly 500 students from area schools, preschools, and daycares. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the agriculture industry.

Hilltop Dairy Days

Hilltop Dairy Inc. 3340 Spruce Ave, Mt. Pleasant, IA, United States

A family fun farm day! Milk a cow, feed calves, free food and ice cream. The whole farm is open with stations all around to educate about the dairy. We also have a kids scavenger hunt to engage them into learning more.

Iowa’s Dairy Center Breakfast on the Farm

Iowa's Dairy Center 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, IA, United States

Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation in celebrating the 10th Annual Breakfast on the Farm!

Discover Dairy At The Round Barn

Plymouth County Fairgrounds 500 4th Ave NE, Le Mars, IA, United States

“Discover Dairy” is the theme for this year’s exhibits, which include the Tonsfeldt Round Barn, which will be decorated in a way that gives visitors the experience of stepping inside new carousal-style milking parlor installed at Perry Creek Dairy, located west of Le Mars.

Financial Impairment on the Farm Webinar

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host a Financial Impairment on the Farm webinar from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. on July 30. The webinar is free and open to all those involved in production agriculture, specifically, producers and agri-business personnel.

Planning For Profitability

Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins 2475 State Hwy. 9, Decorah, IA, United States

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach invites local farmers and agribusiness professionals to attend a free one-day Planning for Profitability workshop in either Rock Rapids or Decorah.