November has disappeared and somehow, there’s only 23 days until Christmas! I am so proud of my 30 Days of Dairy series and was secretly hoping to feature 15 dairy farmers. The response from my fellow dairy farmers was amazing and I was able to share thirty-four (34) stories with you! My inspiration for this project was the video, “A Youthful… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: My brother, Matt Mackinson of Mackinson Dairy Farm
It’s November 30th, so I am writing my last 30 Days of Dairy introduction. It’s a little bittersweet but am excited to introduce my brother, Matthew Mackinson (age 30) of Pontiac, IL. Matt and his wife, Amy have one son,Isaac. Our parents are Donald & Rita. I am the older, Matt is the middle child and David is the youngest…. Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Carrie Mess aka Dairy Carrie
It’s an honor to introduce an AGvocate celebrity, Carrie Mess (age 32) from Lake Mills, WI. Carrie and her husband, Patrick share their home with 3 dogs and 3 cats and farm with Patrick’s parents Clem and Cathy. In high school, Carrie discovered FFA and she credits FFA to leading here where she is today. Despite being a city kid,… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Katie Deslippe from Ontario!
I would like to introduce Katie Deslippe (age 22) from St. Marys Ontario. Katie is a true lover of dairy and admits that any and all hobbies she has are dairy related. When Katie’s not farming, she’s busy attending dairy related functions such as shows and sales. Katie proudly states, “When you have such a passion for something it becomes… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Greg Schulte of Brunkow Cheese
Everyone loves cheese, so we need individuals like Greg Schulte (age 54) of Brunkow Cheese of Darlington, WI! Brunkow Cheese is a small cheese factory in Southwest WI that has been in operation since 1899, we specialize in Cheddar and Monterey Jack based cheeses as well as a line of specialty cheeses that include Raw Milk Cheese Spread Flavors and… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Sadie Frericks of Dairy Good Life
Today, I am so thankful for dairy farmers, that I am sharing two stories with you today! I would like to introduce Sadie Frericks (age 33) from Melrose, MN! Sadie and her husband, Glen (age 35) have three children – Dan (7), Monika (5), and Daphne (1). If you have followed along, you will find a common theme among our… Read More
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