The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Goat Management Seminar on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Historical Village Visitors Center 715 D Ave., Kalona, and on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Dordt College-Agriculture Stewardship Center, 700 7th St. NE in Sioux Center. Both events begin with registration at 9 a.m. and the program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
This year’s focus is on milk quality and functional type animals.
“Dairy goat production is an important industry in Iowa, especially in eastern and northwest Iowa,” said Jenn Bentley, a dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We are very pleased to continue this educational opportunity with a lineup of quality speakers and presenters to provide producers with practical take-home information.”
The program will cover the following topics and presenters:
The deadline to register for both locations is Dec. 6 at noon. A complimentary lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship from Saputo and Big Gain.
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Competitive Program, Antimicrobial Resistance number: 2020-04197.
