Western Iowa Dairy Alliance
August 2015

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September 14
WIDA Board Meeting 
Sheldon

September 18
Dairy Day at Clay County Fair
Spencer

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Dairy Day Volunteers Needed!
WIDA will again host Dairy Day at the Clay County Fair on Friday, September 18.  We will have activities, product sampling and information for kids in the Central Park area of the fairgrounds.

We need volunteers to help throughout the day in two and three hour shifts. Volunteers will receive free admission to the fair for the entire day.  Contact LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com to volunteer or with questions.
Fall Sports Teams Can Request Milk Donations
It is no secret that chocolate milk is a terrific refuel beverage following a workout. With fall sports season around the corner, WIDA would like to make sure that chocolate milk becomes an important part of student athletes' training program.

WIDA has launched a program to provide milk to fall sports teams to help athletes refuel after games.  Milk can be requested on a first-come, first-serve basis by completing an application on our web site

Please share with coaches and administrators in your community to participate in this program!
Fall Sports Teams Can Request Milk Donations
Midwest Dairy Association is seeking a full-time Industry Relations Manager located in Iowa.  Chris Freland recently took a new role at the Iowa Beef Industry Council. 
The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with dairy producers, dairy industry representatives and other key dairy organizations in Iowa.  Gain support and understanding of the dairy checkoff.  Assist producers and Midwest Dairy staff in communicating about the value and science of on-farm production practices with consumers and other influencers.  Provide leadership to other dairy organizations in addressing issues that impact the economic vitality in Iowa's dairy industry. A full job description is available here.
Candidates should have experience in the animal sciences, extension, sales/marketing or production in the livestock industry.  Competitive wages and benefits are offered.  Send resume and cover letter to  resumes@midwestdairy.com.
PDPW Webinar Sessions to Focus on Employee and Team Management 
The next webinar series will feature Trevina Broussard of Humetrics who will present four sessions focused on managing your people so they will stay. Click here for program brochure. 

Sessions in September and October will focus on management and team building skills.   Visit WIDA's events listing for more details.

If you are interested in attending a free lunch viewing, contact LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com.  If there is enough interest, WIDA will host a session for members.

WIDA producer members who want to purchase the webinar for viewing at their home or office will receive PDPW member pricing.  
Dairy Good Cookbooks Available;
Discount Rate for Bulk Orders
The Dairy Good cookbooks are now available.  The hardcover book provides recipes and stories about dairy farm families across the country.  WIDA has purchased some cookbooks for event promotions.

Contact LeAnne at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadiary.com if you would like to combine an order with other WIDA members to receive discounted pricing.