ADSA-USD Midwest and National Meetings
The Dairy Science Club at Iowa State University is committed to continued involvement with the American Dairy Science Association - Undergraduate Student Division. In 2025, the club hosted the 2025 Midwest ADSA-USD Regional Meeting, the first time this meeting was hosted since 2020. Club members participate in educational competitions, research presentation, and professional development. In addition, every year the club sends representatives to the national meeting, and competing in events. Event highlights include winning the 2024 Outstanding Yearbook Competition, placing 3rd in the Outstanding Scrapbook competition, and having members win and compete in research presentations. Club members are also active nationally, serving on executive board roles.
Contact: Anne Simpson (annels@iastate.edu)
Banquet
The Dairy Science Club hosts a banquet in the spring to recognize club members and alumni for their accomplishments. Club members are awarded scholarships and honors for their dedication to the club and commitment to the industry. Additionally, each year the club selects individuals who have either impacted the dairy industry or the Dairy Science Club and honors them with the award of Distinguished Graduate and Honorary Member.
Contact: Emilee Blasberg (emileedb@iastate.edu) or Gabbie Neumann (neu2006@iastate.edu)
Industry Tours
Every fall the Iowa State Dairy Science Club plans a trip to either various farms in Iowa or the surrounding states, as well as companies that play key roles in the advancement of the dairy industry. This may be local or nationally known creameries or companies who work just as hard as the people behind the product to make the dairy industry as strong as it. The trip is open to any due paying member of the club. It is a great way to network with the people who may one day be your employer, as well as to get to know other dairy enthusiasts within the club.
Contact: Anne Simpson (annels@iastate.edu)
Intramural Sports
The club organizes intramural sports teams for events such as Hockey, H2O Battleship, Dodgeball, Softball, and Volleyball, just to name a few. Teams have a blast competing in hopes of winning the coveted Intramural Championship T-Shirt in their sport! Additionally, it is also a great way to get to know other club members!
Contact: Jadyn Beland (jbeland@iastate.edu)
Animal Learning Day
The Dairy Science Club participates in Animal Learning Day every spring to take our knowledge of the dairy industry and share it with the public using hands on activities. We set up our I Milked a Cow (IMAC) exhibit in order to give community members the opportunity to milk a cow. Along with helping others milk a cow, we answer questions on cow health, nutrition, and reproduction. This event is always a success and enjoyed by both the participants and club members.
Contact: Elle Ruffner (relle@iastate.edu)
Club Socials
Every month we hold a social where people get to relax and mingle with other club members. This is a great way to get to know more people within the club and create a tight-knit network of people to utilize for the rest of your life! Throughout the year we host various activities for club members to get involved in. Some social events include, but are not limited to: kickball, sand volleyball, clubsgiving Thanksgiving meal, ice skating, pumpkin carving, bowling, dodgeball, movie nights, and many more.
Contact: Jadyn Beland (jbeland@iastate.edu)
Taco and Club Trivia Tuesday
Every year to begin a new school year the Dairy Science Club hosts an event called Taco Tuesday. This event takes place the first Tuesday of the semester. This is an excellent event to inform new students about the Dairy Science Club, introduce them to club members, and hopefully get them involved. Students and club members are treated to a delicious meal of tacos. In addition, we enjoy playing a fun activity to bring everyone closer together.
Mr. CALS
To kick off CALS week, the Sigma Alpha Delta Chapter put on an event called Mr. CALS. Mr. CALS is a contest where each club within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are able to nominate one male member from their club to compete for the coveted title of "Mr. CALS". This year, we are ecstatic to have our very own Nathan Brumm representing our club. The Dairy Science Club has won the title of "Mr. Congeniality" for the past 2 years.
Cake Auction
Each year the Dairy Science Club creates a cake for the annual Animal Science Cake Auction. The cakes, which are created by clubs and individuals within the department, are auctioned off to raise money. The money is raised for scholarships which are presented at the annual Department of Animal Science Banquet.
Dairy Challenge
Every year, Dairy Science Club students represent Iowa State University by participating in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Regional and National Contests. Dairy Challenge is a competitive event with a real-life, whole-farm evaluation focus on improving many aspects of a dairy farm to make it more profitable and efficient. To conclude the competition, teams present their evaluation and recommendations to a panel of judges.
Contact: Dr. Gail Carpenter (ajcarpen@iastate.edu)
Dairy Judging
Students within the Dairy Science Club have the opportunity to participate on the Iowa State University Senior and Junior Dairy Judging Teams. Teams begin preparing for the judging season with practice starting the first weekend of school. The team competes at contest across the country. Some contest include: World Dairy Expo, NAILE, Fort Worth, VIroqua, ect.
Contact: Ms. Christen Burgett (cgjacks@iastate.edu)
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