February 2019

Membership Newsletter

Upcoming Events February 28th-March 3rd Siouxland Home Show Sioux City, Iowa March 26-28th Central Plains Dairy Expo Sioux Falls, SD March 19th Communication Workshop South Sioux City, NE March 27th Ag Prayer Breakfast Sioux Falls, SD

In this Issue 2019 Membership Renewals WIDA Annual Meeting Communication Workshop Siouxland Home Show Volunteers Scholarships ISDA Membership Quick Links Western Iowa Dairy Alliance Iowa State Dairy Association Midwest Dairy ISU Extension Dairy Team

Change of Address Please update your records for the address of Western Iowa Dairy Alliance to 400 Central Ave. NW # 900 Orange City, Iowa. We are no longer using the Sanborn, IA address.

2019 Membership Campaign We would like to thank everyone who has sent in their membership renewals for 2019. Your support is greatly appreciated as it allows us to continue to serve as an advocate for the dairy industry, engage with consumers, support farm families, and help build the next generation of leaders. Please take a look at our  "2018 Year in Review"  report to see how your membership is benefiting you.    Membership renewal materials have been sent out, so if you have not received your membership packet yet, please contact Scott at info@wiadairy.com.    Watch for an updated list of industry partners starting on February 1.    Industry partner members who would like to receive an invoice can contact Scott at info@wiadairy.com.

Annual Meeting Recap  Thank you to everyone who made it out to our annual meeting and on Monday, January 28th. A special thanks goes out to Jason and Vickie Schrock and the Triple Box Event Center for hosting our event. Also thank you to Van Zee Enterprises for sponsoring the meal. Our guest speaker for the evening was Sarina Sharp. She provided us with great insight into dairy markets both in the United States and across the globe.

Communication Workshop offered by Midwest Dairy Now more than ever, the dairy community and food industry need your voice. Consumers want to know that the people producing their food are doing the right things for the right reasons. That knowledge builds trust. Trust is essential for your freedom to operate. Midwest Dairy is offering 2 Workshops for Dairy Farmers. March 19th - South Sioux City, Nebraska March 28th - At Central Plains Dairy Expo- Sioux Falls, SD If you wish to attend registration is required with limited seating. To register please call or email Scott Schroeder at 712-441-5308 or email info@wiadairy.com. Or Register by calling Jenna Finch at 515-204-6572 or email jfinch@midwestdairy.com For More information about the Communication Workshop click here

Volunteers Needed for Siouxland Home Show WIDA, along with Iowa Corn, Pork Producers, Cattlemen's and NW IA Sheep Producers will again be hosting a booth at the Siouxland Home Show in Sioux City from February 28th through March 3rd 2019.   With other events taking place on that same weekend, many of the volunteers from previous years are unable to attend and help out at the home show this year. We are in need of even more volunteers this year, and volunteers are asked to help with 2-3 hour shifts at the show. Booth tasks include handing out information and trivia game prizes, as well as answering questions about livestock and crop production. It is a fun atmosphere and volunteers receive free admission to the Home Show.  Contact Scott at 712-441-5308 or info@wiadairy.com to volunteer

Scholarship Opportunities for Students Iowa State Dairy Association and Midwest Dairy are currently accepting applications for scholarships to graduating seniors and college students. Each scholarship requires a separate application so make sure to double check the requirements.   ISDA will be awarding 14 college scholarships of $500 each for the 2019 fall semester. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be the child or grandchild of a current ISDA member OR be an employee or the child of an employee on a dairy farm which belongs to ISDA. Applicants must also be attending college full time (or plan to attend full time)   For information about the Iowa State Dairy Association scholarship or to apply  click here   The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy will be awarding 11, $1,000 educational scholarships. To be eligible for a scholarship: Applicant’s parents, guardians, grandparents or sibling must own a dairy farm residing in the state of Iowa and contribute to Midwest Dairy checkoff as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Applicant must be employed on a dairy farm residing in the state of Iowa and recommended by the producer employee.   For information about Midwest Dairy Scholarship or to apply   click here

Iowa State Dairy Association Membership ISDA mailed out membership information the end of November. Please make sure to send them back in or fill them out online to ensure ISDA is able to make your voice heard at the State Capital. There is no charge for ISDA membership! To register with ISDA click here

2019 Gold Member Sponsors

2019 Silver Member Sponsors

Schreier Pumping inc.

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