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Ground was broken Saturday, April 22, for the ISU Dairy/Animal Science Education and Discovery Facility south of Ames. The new dairy farm is expected to be completed by the fall of 2007. About 75 guests attended the ceremony, including students, state dairy industry representatives, faculty and administrators, local neighbors and news media. Remarks were given by President Geoffroy, Dean Wintersteen, Department of Animal Science Chair Maynard Hogberg, Dairy Science Club President Kayla Hotvedt and Shodel Farms owner and 1969 dairy science alum Larry Shover of Delhi. The Committee for Agricultural Development was recognized for its assistance in purchasing the farmland, which is now owned by the university, and for its $1 million grant to support development of the farm.
ISU President Gregory Geoffroy addresses the gathering.
Del Koch, executive director for the Committee for Agricultural Development, is recognized for CAD's help in making the dairy farm possible.
College of Agriculture Dean Wendy Wintersteen remarks that the new dairy facility will enhance student programs, faculty excellence and state partnerships.
Department of Animal Science Chair Maynard Hogberg served as emcee for the event.
ISU dairy alum Carl Zurborg presents President Geoffroy with a life membership to the National Dairy Shrine.
Larry Shover, ISU dairy science alum and owner of Shodel Farms of Delhi, looks forward to the contributions the new facility will make for Iowa's dairy producers.
ISU Dairy Science Club President Kayla Hotvedt says the new dairy farm will enhance the activities of one of ISU's most active student clubs.
More than 75 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony south of Ames.
Let the construction begin! Dean Wintersteen, Maynard Hogberg, President Geoffroy, Kayla Hotvedt and Larry Shover begin a new era in dairy science at Iowa State.
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