Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the annual Southwest Dairy Day on Thursday, October 9, at the Double N Cowboy Church (7202 E. State Highway 6). The event, widely recognized as the largest dairy educational field day in Texas, draws roughly 500 participants from farm families, allied industry professionals, students, and community members. Participants will gather at the host site beginning at 8 a.m., enjoying vendor exhibits, sponsored lunch, and receiving two Dairy Outreach Program Area (DOPA) credits — a valuable addition to their nutrient management plans as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bus tours to the Pepper Organic Dairy and Heifer Farm are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering on‑site educational opportunities showcasing organic dairy production systems and management practices.

What to Expect at the 2025 Event

• Organic Dairy Insights: Tour a certified organic dairy system—the Pepper Organic Dairy—highlighting pasture management, milking systems, and regenerative approaches.

• Technology and Management: Expect demonstrations of milking equipment, health and comfort technologies, and nutrient‑efficient management tailored for organic operations.

• Networking & Knowledge Sharing: Meet dairy producers, extension specialists, vendors, and students. Build partnerships and learn from peers who balance sustainability with productivity.

• Actionable Takeaways: Learnable applications to integrate into your own herd and farm—from adoption strategies to cost‑benefit analysis of technology, reflecting lessons learned in past tours.