It’s time to head to River Falls, Wisconsin and meet Craig Swenson (age 40). Craig and his wife Sara have two sons, John and William. They have 54 head of named and registered red and white cattle that are milked in a tie-stall barn. They grow corn, oats and hay and the cows live on pasture during the summer. Milk… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Kalli Ehrhardt from Maryland!
Today, I would like to introduce Kalli Ehrhardt (age 28) from Baldwin, MD. Kalli and her husband Kevin have one daughter, Bristol Lynn who is 2 years old (and maybe the hardest worker on the farm!) The heart of Ehrhardt Farms is Kalli’s husband (Kevin) and his two brothers. They are the fuel that keep the farm running. Currently, they are milking… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Jenni Tilton Flood of Flood Brothers Farm
Today it is my honor to introduce Jenni Tilton-Flood of Flood Brothers Farm (age 42) from Clinton, Maine. Jenni grew up the daughter of the local John Deere salesman (yeah green tractors!) and always wanted to grow up and go off to far flung places and feed the world. She attended college studying Comparative Foreign Policy/International Relations and Sustainable Agriculture. … Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Michelle Eilenstine from Missouri!
It’s time to meet Michelle Eilenstine (age 40) from Mountain Grove, Missouri. Michelle and her husband, Loren (age 33) have one son, Chase who is 18 months old. They have 30 head of Registered Holstein and Jersey cows that they milk in a double 4 herringbone parlor. Their farm is a conventional dairy that grows their own corn silage. Milk… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: Darleen Mann-Sichley, the Guernsey Dairy Mama
Today, it’s time to travel west to the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon to meet Darleen Mann-Sichley (age 27). I typically write an introduction about the dairy farmers featured but today Darleen is going to tell you about her family and farm. Just like you and me, Darleen is a consumer that enjoys wholesome dairy products but lists yogurt and… Read More
30 Days of Dairy: G&G Double Dairies
It’s my honor to introduce Kiersten Hoeg (age 23) and her Dad, the owner of G&G Double Dairies Gene Zimmermann (age 49) from Colby, WI. I came across their Facebook Fan Page and was very excited they participated in my 30 Days of Dairy series. Unlike everyone else featured, they milk dairy GOATS! G&G Double Dairies is a conventional dairy that… Read More