Source: NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY-BASED DAIRY FOUNDATION submitted to NRP
DAIRY EDUCATION AND APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0205187
Grant No.
2005-45048-03336
Cumulative Award Amt.
$437,628.00
Proposal No.
2006-06278
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 15, 2005
Project End Date
Sep 14, 2007
Grant Year
2006
Program Code
[SI]- (N/A)
Recipient Organization
NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY-BASED DAIRY FOUNDATION
1527 Hwy. 150; South
CALMAR,IA 52132
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
The dairy industry and its supporting infrastructure have a significant economic and social impact on people, agriculture, and communities in the region. Similar to other agricultural industries, the dairy industry is undergoing a major transition. Farm operator retirements, free market pricing system, regional competition, new technologies, and increased family living demands challenge the ways producers operate. The Dairy Education and Applied Research Center will use education, applied research, and demonstration to help new and veteran dairy producers to make profitable and competitive changes for long-term success. By learning and adopting state-of-the-art production and marketing systems, producers and the related service sector will meet current excellence. A Plan of Work was developed to guide the achievement of the Dairy Center's Objectives.
Animal Health Component
50%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
40%
Applied
50%
Developmental
10%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
3073410301020%
3073410302020%
6013410301020%
6013410302020%
8033410301010%
8033410302010%
Knowledge Area
601 - Economics of Agricultural Production and Farm Management; 803 - Sociological and Technological Change Affecting Individuals, Families, and Communities; 307 - Animal Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
3410 - Dairy cattle, live animal;

Field Of Science
3020 - Education; 3010 - Economics;
Goals / Objectives
The Dairy Education and Applied Research Center will use education, applied research, and demonstration to help new and veteran dairy producers to make profitable and competitive changes for long-term success. By learning and adopting state-of-the-art production and marketing systems, producers and the related service sector will meet current excellence. A Plan of Work was developed to guide the achievement of the Dairy Center's Objectives.
Project Methods
The Dairy Education and Applied Research Center will focus on issues affecting family dairy farms, dairy processing, community vitality, and the environment. The Center will help develop training programs for the next generation of dairy industry entrepreneurs. Cooperating institutions will expand education programs, strengthen extension programs, and enhance student recruitment. The Center includes: Educational opportunities and training for individuals from all sectors of the dairy industry; Post-secondary dairy science curriculum at NICC that is transferable to ISU; Applied research and demonstrations on regional dairy issues and problems; Incentives to add value to milk and dairy products; Advocacy for dairy farm families and the dairy industry; Training on alternative production systems, environmental protection and enhancement; Technical assistance on intergenerational transfer; Educational activities and tours for youth; Community resource and economic development.