Western Iowa Dairy Alliance
April 2016

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June 22
9th Annual June Dairy Month Open House
Maassen Dairy, Maurice

September 16
Iowa Dairy Day at Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa 
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9th Annual June Dairy Month Open House Set for June 22 at Maassen Dairy
Maassen Dairy will host the annual June Dairy Month open house on June 22 at their farm near Maurice.  From 4pm to 7pm, guest will tour the recently expanded dairy, enjoy a meal and dairy treats, and enjoy the kids' activity tent.  Watch for more details next month or visit the WIDA web site.

The open house is WIDA's biggest event of the year and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help make it happen!  We need tour guides, golf cart drivers, kids' tent helpers and food tent helpers.  If you are available to help, please contact LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com.
Central Plains Dairy Expo Wrap Up
Thanks for stopping by the WIDA booth at Central Plains Dairy Expo.  It was great to see all of our dairy producer and industry partners throughout the show. 

Congratulations to the  Ag Prayer Breakfast planning committee for another wonderful event that always provides an inspirational start to the show.
Don't Forget Dairy Product Donations
for Community Events and Programs
Don't forget that WIDA has a budget for milk, cheese and dairy product donations to community events and programs.  From chocolate milk for community runs to milk for 4-H camps and activities, we're proud to support community programs and encourage dairy product consumption .  

Contact LeAnne by email or at 712-441-5308 for information on product requests and donations.
Elanco Product and Dairy Update - April 28 in Sioux Falls
Elanco is inviting dairy producers and dairy industry professionals to a meeting at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, 1211 West Ave. N., Sioux Falls, from 11am to 1pm on Thursday April 28.

The lunch will feature:
  • Dr. Paul Rapnicki, DVM, MBA, Associate Technical Advisory for Elanco Animal Health, presenting technical information about Imrestor.
  • Jeff Simmons, President of Elanco Animal Health, presenting "One Health: The Impact of Healthy Animals on Healthy People and a Healthy Planet"
To RSVP, contact your Elanco representative or call 1-800-233-2999.
Dairy Fest Planned in Brookings
Dairy producers and consumers will meet to celebrate the excellence of dairy at the third annual Dairy Fest celebration, held Thursday, June 2-4 in Brookings, SD. 
 
The planning committee is extending an invitation to the Got Milk Gala, where dairy will be the highlight of the five course meal, featuring locally produced cheese.  Donna Moenning of the Center for Food Integrity will be speaking on consumer trends and how they will impact the agricultural industry.  The event will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 6:30 pm at the Swiftel Center. To purchase a table or seat, please call 605-692-7539. The deadline to purchase tickets is May 15.
 
Throughout the three-day event, there will be numerous opportunities to interact with consumers.  On Friday, June 3, an educational program for kids will include tours of the SDSU dairy farm.  Reservations will be needed for these tours.  The public events on Saturday, June 4, will feature the Cow to Cup 5K, SDSU Davis Dairy Plant tours, a dairy farm tour, lunch on the dairy farm, cooking demonstrations and the kids' carnival.  If you would like to volunteer to help or for more information, please contact Darrel Rennich ph.  605-695-3676.
Dairy Iowa Meeting Scheduled for June 14
The annual Dairy Iowa meeting will be held on June 14 in Waverly, Iowa.  Watch Iowa State Dairy Association web site for more details.