Welcome to the about WIDA page!
| There are
five key elements to WIDA's mission: Public/community/political
relations:
WIDA works to
increase support of the dairy
industry through public and political awareness efforts. This includes
serving as a critical link between producers, industry partners,
consumers, and legislators.
Education:
WIDA strives to expand continuing education for dairy owners and
herdsmen, and support dairy science education in high schools and
colleges. This includes assisting with programs to encourage and train
the next generation of dairymen and dairy families.Producer assistance and advocacy:
WIDA serves as a liaison to help establish beginning farms,
and assist the successful continuation of existing farms.Information and technology:
WIDA members serve as leaders in the use of technology and
dairy science to sustain the environment and raise healthy, productive
herds. As an alliance, WIDA will monitor and disseminate developments
and issues in our industry, keeping members on the leading edge.Growth:
WIDA is an advocate for dairy growth and the advancement of the
supporting dairy infrastructure, working to build a thriving industry
for producers, their families, employees, and stakeholders in Western
Iowa. |
 We invite you to join this vital organization! Becoming a WIDA
member gives you immediate dual membership in
ISDA (Iowa State Dairy Association). The relationship between WIDA and
ISDA means we can share resources and work together to advance the
dairy industry in Iowa, particularly to promote Western Iowa as a
leading force and "epicenter" for strong, healthy,
environmentally-conscious, community-involved dairy farms.
E-mail office@wiadairy.com or call (712)441-5308 for more information about our organization. |