Dr. David Schmidt, Ankeny (left) and Kim Alexander, Smithland (center) discuss animal health during first session in the Urban Cow Series on January 9 at the Woodbury County Extension office in Sioux City.

The trend of people using their homestead to grow some of their own food is expanding to growing their own eggs and dairy. “Before you can grow your food source there is some work and research that needs to be done,” according to ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Specialist Fred Hall. “Understanding your goals and resources, understanding the animals you will be caring and providing for, and finally understanding the systems required for your new lifestyle are all important factors” says Hall.

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