Western Iowa Dairy Alliance
October 2015
In This Issue
Calf Care Connection Workshop on Oct. 21
Policy Session on Nov. 19
Complete Membership Survey Now
Heifer Growers Tour on Oct. 29
Iowa DNR Spill Number Changed
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Upcoming Events
Visit the WIDA web site for a full list of events

October 12
WIDA Board Meeting 
Orange City

October 21
Sioux Center 

November 9
WIDA Board Meeting
Sheldon

November 10-11
Central Plains Dairy Women's Conference
Sioux Falls,SD 

November 19
ISDA & WIDA Policy Input Session
Orange City 

March 29-31
Sioux Falls, SD
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Don't Forget to Register for Calf Care Connection Workshop
Have you registered yet?  The PDPW Calf Care Connection workshop sponsored by WIDA will be held on October 21 on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center.   Designed for calf managers, calf feeders, and any dairy team member involved in the overall health and well-being of calves, the interactive workshop will cover the latest research findings, technologies and best practices that can help calves achieve optimal growth and health.  

WIDA dairy farm members will receive exclusive pricing for the workshop. The PDPW member registration rate is $125 per person, but WIDA will pay the first $100 for all our dairy farm members, meaning you can receive a full day of top quality programming for just $25.  The non-member registration rate is $250.

Participants will attend one general session and rotate through three small group, hands-on breakout sessions.   Click here to see the full program.

Walk-in registration will be taken, but space is limited, so you are encouraged to sign up early.  Registration can be completed at www.pdpw.org.   Contact LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com for questions or details. 
Mark your calendar for Nov. 19 policy input session in Orange City
Join WIDA and ISDA board members and leaders at 10:00 a.m. on November 19 in the Sioux County Extension Office in Orange City for a policy input session.  Learn more about how ISDA represents dairy farmers at the state capitol in Des Moines and provide your input on how both WIDA and ISDA should be involved in federal issues like labor policy and immigration. Input on ISDA policy statements will be brought up for vote by delegates at the January 2016 annual meeting.

Have ideas on how we can serve you better?  Share them!!

RSVP today to LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com.
Complete WIDA Membership Survey Today!
As WIDA board plans for 2016 programming and beyond, we need your input on priorities and activities.  Please take a few minutes to complete the 2015 membership survey. A printed copy is included in the print newsletter mailed this week, or click on this link to complete an online version.

 
http://www.wiadairy.com/membership/survey/

We are very excited about the progress that WIDA has made and want to make sure we continue providing value to our membership. 

We will draw two names to win $50 gift cards.  Please complete the survey soon.  Winners will be drawn on December 1.
Milk Producers of Tomorrow
Heifer Growers Tour Set for Oct.29 
 The I-29 Dairy Consortium is hosting  a tour of heifer growing facilities in Minnesota and NW Iowa on October 29.  The tour will include stops at
  • Newalta Dairy, Pipestone, MN
  • Van Ess Dairy, Sanborn, IA
  • Lunch at Jay's Restaurant in Sanborn
  • City View Farms, Sutherland, IA
  • Dykstra Dairy, Remsen, IA
WIDA will reimburse dairy farm members $50 of the $85 registration fee.  For registration questions, contact Tracey Erickson at 605-882-5140 or tracey.erickson@sdstate.edu.
New Iowa DNR Spill Phone Number 
Did you catch that the Iowa DNR spill number changed?  Make sure that you update your phone and contacts list to have the correct number.  It is 515-725-8694.

For other updates, visit the Iowa Manure Management Action Group web site or follow them on Twitter at @iowamanure.