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Quality journalism needs your support to thrive. Donate and keep the facts flowing. CALMAR, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, is hosting an equipment demonstration field day June 23, focusing on hay equipment. The event will be held on-site at the NICC Dairy Center, located at 1527 Hwy 150, Calmar, Iowa. This event will featuring different haying equipment throughout day. Industry representatives from Northeast Iowa will participate to showcase the equipment and provide real-time demonstrations. Shelby Gruss, an Iowa State University state forage specialist, will lead a general session during the provided lunch, covering topics of forage selection, fertilization and harvesting. ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists and beef specialists will also be on site for the duration of the program, available to visit with attendees and address production questions. "Bringing a demonstration component to the NICC Dairy Center is a unique way for ISU Extension and Outreach to showcase equipment options for hay producers in the area," said Josh Michel, a field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. "We are excited to create an opportunity for interactive learning between Iowa State University and Northeast Community College. The event will also facilitate some interaction between producers and industry representatives, which should benefit everyone." The day will begin with demonstration sessions starting at 10 a.m. and running through 4 p.m. A free lunch will be provided. Pre-registration for the event is not required but is strongly encouraged by June 20. On-site registration the day of the event will also be available. For more information and to register, please contact the Fayette County Extension Office at 563-425-3331; or the Winneshiek County Extension Office at 563-382-294 Never a dull moment! Subscribe to the free DecorahNews.com newsletter and stay one step ahead with local news and information you just can't get anywhere else.

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Haying Equipment Demonstration planned at NICC Dairy Center