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 other cheese and milk products…. Read More
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 sold to Northwest Dairy Association,… Read More
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 rural Rockford, IL. Brent, his… Read More
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 quieren solamente vacas cafés!). It… Read More
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 farmer who does not have… Read More
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 works, milks around 300 head– mostly… Read More
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