What's Happening at Iowa's Dairy Center Visit Our Farm Virtually! Would you like to visit Iowa’s Dairy Center virtually? We can make that happen! Iowa’s Dairy Center will be offering virtual tours of our dairy farm via Zoom. These interactive tours will be held throughout the summer and last approximately 30-45 minutes each. To schedule a virtual tour, contact Mariah Busta at bustam@nicc.edu. We’re Hiring! We have several openings for part-time employment at Iowa's Dairy Center. Positions include milking in a double-8 parlor, working with our two Lely robots and calf feeding. We have flexible schedules and competitive pay. For more information and to apply, students can contact Gary Lien at 563.419.4616. Progressive Agriculture Safety Days Goes Virtual June 18, July 9, or August 5 | 10 a.m.-Noon | Zoom The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® is the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. The purpose of these one-day events is to teach students to stay safe on farms and at home with a variety of age-appropriate lessons. Topics may include ATV safety, machinery safety and more. Youth who live on a farm, work on a farm or visit a farm are encouraged to attend. Open to children ages 4-12. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information contact the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) at 888.844.6322 or safetyday@nicc.edu. AI Course Cancelled The June artificial insemination course has been cancelled. The course, hosted in conjunction with Select Sires MidAmerica, was originally scheduled for June 8-10. The next course is being planned for November. |