Come see a modern dairy farm, learn about the commitment Iowa’s dairy farmers have to their animals, environment and communities and sample delicious dairy products during a June Dairy Month celebration and open house Friday, June 12, 5-11 a.m. at the Iowa State University (ISU) dairy farm near Ames.
WHO Radio's "Van & Bonnie" program will be broadcast live from the farm from 5-9 a.m. Van may even try his hand at milking! If you can't attend, be sure to tune in to WHO Radio, located at 1040 on your a.m. dial.
The event will include guided tours of the milking parlor and cow and calving barns, an ag discovery center for children and free samples of milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream courtesy of Iowa’s dairy processors.
Sponsors of the celebration include the Iowa State Dairy Association, Midwest Dairy Association, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, Western Iowa Dairy Alliance and the ISU Dairy Farm.
The ISU Dairy Farm is located at 52470 260th St., Ames, IA 50014. Driving directions: from Hwy 30 take the University Blvd. Exit #146 south of ISU campus; travel south on University Blvd/530th Ave.; turn right on 260th St.
Hope to see you there!
Iowa's Dairy Industry
- Iowa Dairy
- 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
