I would like to introduce Tara McIntosh (age 41) from Ontario, Canada! Tara and Brad (age 44) have two teenage sons. Brad is the dairy farmer and their operation is on the farm that he grew up on! Brad was in the barn and helping milk at age 6 and always knew he always […]
30 Days of Dairy: Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery
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I would like to introduce Alise Sjostrom (age 28) from Brooten, Minnesota. While she considers herself a dairy farmer, she more so calls herself a cheesemaker, since that is where she spends most of her time. Jer-Lindy Farms is a family-run and owned dairy in central Minnesota. They raise and milk registered Holsteins and a few registered Brown […]
30 Days of Dairy: Elinor Opitz from Minnesota!
I would like to introduce Elinor Opitz (age 25) from Maple Lake, Minnesota. Elinor and her husband Mat were married nearly a year and a half ago. Their herd (11 milk cows, 14 heifers and 1 streer) is 100% Registered Ayrshires. In addition to the cows, they have a dog, Keely and three cats Princess Peach, […]
30 Days of Dairy: Nicole Fletcher from Massachusetts!
I would like to introduce Nicole Fletcher (age 27) from Southampton, Massachusetts. The Fletcher Family consists of Heather’s parents (Robert and Cheryl), sister Liz and brother Matt. Fletcher Farms milks 60 registered Holsteins and Jerseys in a tie-stall barn. They are responsible for raising all their own replacement heifers and the total herd consists of […]
30 Days of Dairy: Diane Loew of A Farm Wife
I would like to introduce Diane Loew from Byron, MI. On her families dairy farm, they milk about 725 Holsteins in a double 12 Germania herringbone parlor. They grow almost 400 acres of hay and 650 acres of corn. Their milk goes to Foremost Dairy where it is used in Hersey’s candy, Jack’s pizza and […]
30 Days of Dairy: Krista Stauffer – The Farmer’s Wifee!
I would like to introduce Krista Stauffer or The Farmer’s Wifee (age 29) from the state of Washington! Krista, her husband and three children are first generation dairy farmers that milk on average 150 cows with their herd consisting of Jerseys, Holsteins and crosses. Their cows are milked in a parlor with their milk being […]
30 Days of Dairy: Brent Pollard from Illinois!
Last Saturday (November 1st), I began my Thirty Days of Dairy project, the purpose of my project is to showcase individuals in the millennial generation (born in 1980’s to early 2000’s) who are diving head first into the dairy profession by sharing their stories. Today, I would like to introduce Brent Pollard (age 33) from […]
30 Days of Dairy: Katie Dotterer-Pyle from Cow Comfort Inn Dairy
Sería un honor presentarles a Katie Dotterer-Pyle (29 años) de Union Bridge, Maryland. Katie y su esposo David (37 años) tienen 400 vacas de las cuales se ordeñan 350. Además, tienen dos gatos de casa bien gorditos que se llaman Mr. Mittens y Bart. Su manada es 95% Jersey pero les quedan unos Holsteins (eventualmente […]
30 Days of Dairy: Heather Moore from Iowa!
I would like you to meet Heather Moore (age 29) from Maquoketa, Iowa. On October 7, 2014 (one month ago) Heather began milking in a brand new tie stall barn. They are in the process of building their herd to 50 head of registered Holsteins, Jerseys, and Ayrshires. The Jerseys and Ayrshires are owned by another […]
30 Days of Dairy: Rebecca Schlehlein Hilby of Weigel Dairy
I would like to introduce Rebecca Schlehlein Hilby (age 25) from Platteville, WI. Rebecca is the Calf Manager at Weigel Dairy. Her responsibilities include raising the calves from birth until a few months after weaning but is also very involved in other activities on the farm ranging from herd health to bookkeeping. Weigel Dairy, where Rebecca […]
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