The Iowa State University Dairy Science Club gave VEISHEA attendees the chance to milk a dairy cow by hand. Missed out? Look for the I Milked a Cow (IMAC) display at the Iowa State Fair this August in the livestock barn and bring your camera!
Iowa has a very diverse dairy industry with 2000+ farm families, processing plants, dairy schools and a strong supporting industry.
This blog is updated by the Iowa State Dairy Association with the support of the Iowa Dairy Coalition. www.iowadairy.org
Dairies have expanded and economic development teams have actively been recruiting dairies to grow Iowa’s industry, but in addition to economic opportunity, people are drawn to Iowa for its welcoming environment and as a great place to live and bring up families. -Cheese Market News