What's Happening at Iowa's Dairy Center Iowa’s Dairy Center Hosts Successful Breakfast on the Farm The 11th annual Breakfast on the Farm was held on Saturday, June 26. Even with the rain, the day was successful as we connected more than 1,000 people to agriculture. Be sure to check out the photos from the day. Based on our survey data, here's how visitors left the event feeling about agriculture:
- 100% of visitors left with a very positive/positive opinion on the way modern dairy farmers protect the environment.
- 98% of visitors left with a very positive/positive opinion on the way dairy farmers take care of dairy cattle.
- 98% of visitors left with a very positive/positive opinion of modern dairy farms.
- 100% of visitors rated Breakfast on the Farm as excellent or good.
And here are some of their comments:
- I learned a lot about corn and dairy cows- I loved it!
- We love Breakfast on the Farm!
- Plan on coming back!
- Awesome event, good food!
- This was a neat way to see how cows milk and eat. Good breakfast!
- This is an awesome place!
- Very neat and clean operation. Food was great!
- Thank you! We love this event!
- It was the BEST!
Save the date for next year! The 12th Annual Breakfast on the Farm will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Iowa's Dairy Center is Open for Tours In the “moo”-d to learn more about dairy? Iowa’s Dairy Center is the perfect family-fun attraction. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a real dairy farm. Step inside the barn to watch robots milk cows, see where cows live and more! This interactive tour is available for all ages and groups of any size. Learn more. Registration Open for Summer A.I. Classes Sept. 17-19 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Iowa’s Dairy Center This is a three-day hands-on class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work for others. The class will cover all aspects of bovine reproduction, from anatomy and hormones to heat detection. Students have actual insemination practice on cattle at Iowa's Dairy Center. The minimum age requirement for this class is 16. The class is taught by Select Sires. |