The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Goat Management Seminar at two locations in December. The focus is healthy herds and profitable practices.
The seminars will be held in Kalona on Friday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historical Village Visitors Center, 715 D Ave., Kalona, and in Orange City on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office, 400 Central Ave. NW, Suite 700, Orange City. A complimentary lunch will be provided at each location.
“Dairy goat production continues to be a vital part of Iowa’s agricultural landscape,” said Jenn Bentley, dairy field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We’re excited to offer producers a well-rounded educational program focused on profitability, genetics and reproduction and youngstock housing and ventilation.”
Topics and presenters are:
- “Profit Potential Using Benchmark Bases” by Larry Tranel and Fred Hall, dairy field specialists, ISU Extension and Outreach
- “Producer Perspective: Extended Lactations, Limit Feeding in the Parlor and Other Experiences Learned” by Mike Gregoricka, former dairy goat owner of Tallgrass Dairy LLC
- “Goats Alive! It’s in the Air They Breathe” by Jennifer Bentley, dairy field specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
- “Purposeful Pairings: Putting Genetics and Type into Practice” and “Tracts and Timing: A Hands-On Look at Reproduction” by Jamy Randol, research scientist, Iowa State
There is no cost to attend the program; however, registration is required by Dec. 1. Register online or by calling the seminar host county. For Orange City, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office at 712-737-4230. For Kalona, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County office at 319-653-4811.
