Black Hawk County Farm Bureau

06/17/2026

Black Hawk AITC program participated in it's first summer program at National Cattle Congress.
Sarah Rickelman led kids through the Butter🧈 making process, letting each shake their own container of cream to enjoy.

06/16/2026

Dairy products, like milk and yogurt, are a superior choice of potassium-- a nutrient that many people do not consume enough of but aids in maintaining healthy blood pressure.

06/12/2026

Real milk is a healthy choice that provides 13 essential nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and high-quality protein.

06/11/2026

About 75% of what cattle consume consists of plant materials humans cannot digest, such as almond hulls and various grasses. They upcycle these otherwise unusable resources into high-quality, nutritious dairy products.

06/11/2026

Next Tuesday! Come out to the Hippodrome and get hands-on with agriculture! Let your kids experience butter making, fairy garden crafting and see a firetruck! Also- FREE LUNCH for the kids! Pre-Register at www.NationalCattleCongress.com

Thank you to this week's Partners:
Sunrise Children's Zoo
Black Hawk County Farm Bureau
UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Iowa Honey Producers Association
Waterloo Fire Rescue
Black Hawk County Public Health

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Black Hawk County's 4th and final T-Bone Tuesday winner is Lindzee!

Today’s cattle feed is precisely formulated to give animals the nutrients and minerals they need at every stage of life. Researchers have also helped farmers improve feed rations to promote animal health while minimizing environmental impact. 🐮🌎

Think skipping steak will save the planet? Here’s the real story on how American farmers are leading the way in low-impact beef and dairy—and why your burger might be greener than you think.

05/20/2026

Black Hawk's 3rd week winner is Kim Witthoft! She entered her name in the drawing at the Waterloo Fareway meat counter. She won a 4-pack of TBONE Steaks! 🥩

Meat, particularly beef, delivers the most vitamin B12 intake globally. Beef is also an excellent source of iron and zinc. These vitamins and minerals are needed for energy, immunity and overall physical and cognitive function. 💪🧠

It's okay to skip the expensive dietary supplements on your next shopping trip and grab a gallon of milk instead.