Today, we share Cheyenne Ryzenga’s story. Cheyenne has a unique story, she didn’t grow up around dairy cattle instead she had a horse. That horse just happened to be housed at a barn that also had dairy cattle. Her first memory of dairy cows was when she went to visit the calves and they sucked on her finger. Her… Read More
Women in Dairy: Nicole Kearns from Avella, Pennsylvania
Nicole Kearns grew up on a dairy farm in Avella, Pennsylvania. The dairy is run by her grandparents but her Dad and Uncle are involved. The farm is a majority Holstein but after Nicole’s Pap bought a herd from Maryland, they soon added a Brown Swiss which stole Nicole’s heart. Growing up, Nicole joined 4-H and her first two… Read More
Women in Dairy: Emily Parker from Janesville, Wisconsin.
Today, we head back to Wisconsin and get the opportunity to meet another amazing lady, Emily Parker. Yes, her favorite dairy product is cheese. Emily grew up on a dairy farm and now owns her own. She is a District Representative and Young Cooperator for her milk cooperative, Swiss Valley. Emily attended UW-Platteville and studied dairy science. Before college,… Read More
Women in Dairy: Alba Alvarez Nuñez from Vegadeo, Asturias, España
Today, Alba Alvarez Nunez from Vegadeo, Asturias, España who is 27 shares her story with us. Alba is an engineer in agriculture and works for ABS and SPRAYFO. She also works for Holstein Spain and shows cows all across Europe. Alba’s parents have a farm, but she does not work there. Her hobbies include going to different cattle shows, seeing… Read More
Women in Dairy: Amy Ruegsegger from Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Amy Ruegsegger was raised on a 200 acre dairy farm. Growing up, she was involved in 4-H and FFA serving as FFA President and received her American Degree. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from University of Wisconsin Platteville in Technical Agriculture and animal science with a dairy emphasis. Today, Amy now owns and operates the farm where… Read More
Women in Dairy: Kim Kester from Westby, Wisconsin
Kim’s Story in her own words: I (Kim Kester) grew up on a small hobby farm in central Wisconsin. It wasn’t always that way. My father is a papermaker and my mother works with programs that evaluate reading comprehension in children. My neighbors introduced me to 4-H when I was 10 and, as my parents may say, it was all… Read More
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