Today, it is my honor to introduce a graduate student in Food Systems, Melissa Woolpert. After stalking, I mean checking out Melissa’s blog, she describes her journey from suburbia to the farm. Her love of farming began at the University of Vermont and admits that at one point, she didn’t even know the difference between a Holstein and Jersey. After… Read More
Women in Dairy: Jolene Griffin from Michigan!
Today, it is my honor to introduce a friend of mine Jolene Griffin of Okemos, Michigan. Jolene grew up on a dairy farm in Hastings, MI where she learned from two of the best dairy farmers she knows, her parents. Valley Grove Dairy Farm has 210 Holstein cows and is managed by Jolene’s parents and her brother. They farm over… Read More
Women in Dairy: Heidi Kovacs of Sugar Maple Jerseys
I would like to introduce Heidi Kovacs from Sugar Maple Jerseys in Stockton, NJ. When Heidi messaged me about being included in the Women in Dairy series, she described herself as a single Mom that owns her own registered Jersey herd where they make and sell Jersey cheese. Currently their cheese maker is making a cheddar, gouda, feta, mozzarella, colby,… Read More
Women in Dairy: Ysabel Jacobs of Ferme Jacobs
Ysabel Jacobs is our first international woman to be featured during our Women in Dairy Series. Ysabel grew up on her family’s dairy farm with her parents, brothers and a sister. She graduated from the University with a degree in Administration Marketing International. Today, she farms with her father, Jean; her mother Marian, her husband Tyler (and their three kids:… Read More
Women in Dairy: Alicia Lamb of Oakfield Corners Dairy
Alicia Lamb grew up in Plant City, FL, a small town east of Tampa and currently resides in western New York with her husband and one year old daughter. Alicia entered into the dairy industry at 9 years old via her 4-H project which eventually blossomed into showing, judging, dairy bowl and demonstrations / public speaking. While her family is… Read More
Women in Dairy: Katie Grinstead from Vir-Clar Farm
I would like to introduce Katie Grinstead from Vir-Clar Farm in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Katie and her husband, Grant have 3 children: Colton 9, Klair 6, and Griffin 3. She grew up on a 50 cow dairy where registered cows and merchandising were their bread and butter. Holstein’s are her favorite breed because it is what she grew up… Read More