The Old MacDonald Hackathon

Wait, what type of cow we talking here? Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein, Angus? Male or Female? How old? Sorry, former dairy kid OCD kicking in from a state that has more cows than there are Iowans.<p>And a rooster? Can I get it processed (plucked, gutted, and in a bag ready for a pot)

This is a terrible idea and perpetuates outdated stereotypes of Iowans for a cheap laugh. Our specialty is pigs, not cows.

This has brightened my Monday up. One question... How do the logistics work out here?<p><i>I can't think of anything more amusing than 4 neck-beard hackers winning a cow at a hack.</i>

Maybe first prize can be a pardon for the cow. Something like what the president does for turkeys every Thanksgiving.

As someone born &#38; raised in Iowa, I'm glad to see them embrace the startup culture. Iowa is a great place to live, and it could use some new sharp minds to help it grow.<p>As for the people complaining about prizes --- why don't you donate something more enticing than cow, chicken, and rooster?

Who's up for a road trip from the Bay Area? Bonus points if you have a livestock trailer or something to tow it with. Somehow I don't think my Prius will cut it...

Jordan Lampe is a genius. This is exactly the sort of thing thay makes me miss Dwolla so much. I may actually head back to Des Moines for this.<p>Also anyone know if butchering services are included?

As a coder who raises his own meat, I want to go to Des Moines --- but I have enough roosters to fill my freezer. That pig, though . . .

BRB... Waiting for an African Hackathon where I can get an elephant or zebra.

Is it a live cow or meat?

I appreciate that they didn't go for the 'brogrammer' stereotype.

Really unhappy to see animals being given away as "prizes".