Families and the public are encouraged to visit a modern dairy farm, learn about Iowa’s dairy farmers, eat a free meal and sample some great, wholesome dairy products during a June Dairy Celebration. The Jones Dairy Farm will host the event near Spencer on Tuesday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m.
“This is the public’s opportunity to visit a dairy farm and observe the efforts of Iowa’s dairy farmers to be environmental stewards while providing consumers with safe and wholesome milk products,” said Kayla Lyon, of the Western Iowa Dairy Alliance (WIDA).
Tours of the dairy farm will be given by local dairy farmers, the Clay County Cattlemen’s will be cooking a free meal for all participants and ice cream will be provided Wells Dairy.
Sponsors of the June dairy celebration include the WIDA, Midwest Dairy Association, Iowa State Dairy Association and the Jones Dairy Farm.
The Jones Dairy Farm is located at 2508 270th St., Spencer, IA 51301. Driving directions from Spencer: Head North on Hwy 71; turn right on 300th street; turn left on 250th street; turn right on 270th street.
For more information, contact Kayla Lyon, WIDA, 712-441-0893 or Megan Ritter, CSIF, 515-225-5481.
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