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Upcoming Events
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Visit the WIDA web site for a full list of events
June 26
Western Christian High School, Hull
June 28
Summit Dairy, Primghar
June 28
Festival Latino
Windmill Park, Orange City
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2017 Silver Sponsors
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We hope everyone has a safe and
successful planting season!
Member Newsletter
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10th Annual June Dairy Month Open House Set for June 28 at Summit Dairy
Summit Dairy will host the annual June Dairy Month open house on June 28 at their farm near Primghar. From 4pm to 7pm, guests will tour the 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 Jenna at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com.
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Central Plains Dairy Expo Recap
Central Plains Dairy Expo took place on March 28-30 in Sioux Falls, SD
. We thank everyone for stopping by our booth! It was great seeing our producer members and industry partners throughout the show.
Also, congratulations to the Ag Prayer Breakfast planning committee for putting together another powerful and inspirational event. The Ag Prayer Breakfast is a great way to kick off the expo.
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PDPW Webinars to Focus on 2017 Growing Season Weather Patterns
PDPW's next webinar series will focus on the weather outlook for the 2017 growing season. Eric Snodgrass, the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will lead the three part webinar series. Topics to be covered include:
- Wednesday, April 26 - Outlook on spring weather: During this webinar, participants will learn how to forecast short-term weather events as well at temperature and precipitation trends over the next 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Wednesday, May 17 - Correlating severe weather and U.S. Grain Markets: In this webinar, participants will take a look at the best tools available to monitor and predict hail, straight-line winds, floods, and tornadoes. Eric Snodgrass will also discuss long-range projections for corn and soybean yields across the nation.
- Wednesday, June 14 - Weather outlook for summer and fall: Participants will learn how to forecast excessive heat and drought, and the presenter will also assess the current progress of the growing season and potential stressors that could affect the market.
Webinars take place from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. View the webinar flyer by
clicking here. WIDA producer members who want to purchase the webinar for viewing at their home or office will receive PDPW member pricing.
If you are interested in attending a free lunch viewing, contact Jenna at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com. If there is enough interest, WIDA will host a session on Wednesday, April 26 for members.
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PDPW Youth Leadership Derby
PDPW is offering a two-day learning experience for high school students who are interested in learning about career opportunities in the agricultural industry. The two-day event will include hands-on lab dissections, farm tours, and interactive learning sessions. Additionally, students will be able to attend communication and leadership training sessions. The Youth Leadership Derby is a great way for students to learn about the different opportunities that exist in the dairy industry.
The event takes place on April 22-23 at Colby High School in Colby, WI. High school students ages 15-18 are encouraged to attend. Check out the
flyer to learn more about the Youth Leadership Derby.
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Dairy Product Donations Available
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.
If you would be interested in requesting dairy products for your event, contact Jenna by
email
or at 712-441-5308 for information on product requests and donations. You can also access our product donation request form online by checking out our website.
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Northwest IA Dairy Banquet to Feature Peterson Farm Bros
The Sioux County Dairy Promotion Board's annual dairy banquet will take place on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Western Christian High School in Hull. The meal will be served from 5:30-6:30 pm, and the Peterson Farm Brothers will take the stage at 7:00 pm. The Peterson Brothers are three brothers from central Kansas who make YouTube videos to promote agriculture. Their YouTube videos have received over 40 million views! The brothers all grew up and still work on their family farm alongside their parents and sister.
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2017 Dairy Fest to Take Place in Brookings
Dairy Fest will again be taking place in Brookings, SD, at the Swiftel Center, this year on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10:00-1:30 pm. Dairy Fest is a free, family-friendly festival to help educate consumers about the dairy industry. There will also be a cow and calf petting area, combine and skid steer bouncy houses, milk dunk tank, and more. Attendees will learn how dairy products are produced in a fun filled environment. The event is free and open to the public. Check out the
Dairy Fest Facebook page to learn more.
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