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%
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.