AMES, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Boots in the Barn workshop series in southwest Iowa on November 17 and 24 and December 1 and 8. All sessions will be at the Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern. A meal starts at 5:30PM, and the program runs 5:30-8PM.
The series features hands-on learning exercises and open discussions led by ISU Extension and Outreach specialists and local veterinarians. Erika Lundy-Woolfolk, beef field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, said the series is a valuable opportunity to ask questions and put ideas into practice.
“With cattle numbers at historic lows, producers have a real opportunity to capitalize on the high beef prices, but there is also little room for error," said Lundy-Woolfolk.
"Having a game plan in place for things like herd health, pasture management, and marketing strategies all affect the bottom line. Boots in the Barn brings together specialists, veterinarians, and fellow producers in an open setting where people can ask questions and take home ideas they can put to work right away.”
Each night focuses on a different topic:
- November 17: Feedlot Management, Kristi Drake, feedyard manager at Balance4Ward
- November 24: Farm Management, Tim Christensen, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach
- December 1: Pasture Management, Aaron Saeugling, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach
- December 8: Herd Health, Fremont County Veterinary Clinic
Registration
Those interested in attending must register online. The cost is $30 per session, or $100 for all four sessions, a $20 savings. Registration closes one week before each session.
The program is offered by ISU Extension and Outreach offices in Fremont, Mills, Montgomery and Page counties. It is sponsored by the Mills-Montgomery County Cattlemen and Boehringer Ingelheim.
For more information, contact Erika Lundy-Woolfolk at ellundy@iastate.edu.
