<\/a><\/p>\n Ysabel Jacobs is our first international woman to be featured during our Women in Dairy Series. Ysabel grew up on her family\u2019s 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: Alyson (5), Ryan (4) and Jayden (2); and her brother, Yan and his wife Vero (and their 5 kids: Elsie (8), Nellie (6), Henry (4), and Charly & Johny (2). Together, this true family operation operates two dairy farms, Ferme Jacobs and Ty-D Holsteins. At Ferme Jacobs, they have 600 head, milk 140 cows in addition to 1100 acres. Their breeding philosophy is based on type which is evident by numerous show accolades in addition to them marketing cattle and embryos worldwide. Together, Ysabel and Freder Fillion manage this part of the farming operation.<\/p>\n When Ysabel is not active on the farm, her oldest kids just started skate lessons, she is also an active biker and this year, trained and successful completed for a 140 km bike ride with a friend.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Cheese. All kinds of cheese, my best nights are a wine and cheese supper!<\/p>\n My favorite cow is Jacobs Goldwyn Valana. My favorite breed is Holstein. I love a dairy cow with lots of strength, great feet and legs and are easy to work with.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note: Goldwyn Valana was the 2nd<\/sup> place Mature Cow, 1st<\/sup> place Bred & Owned, Reserve Senior Champion, Grand Champion Bred & Owned and Reserve Grand Champion Holstein at the 2015 World Dairy Expo!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n As a mom it is for me the best way to raise our kids even though there is risk on the farm. Kids have a nice opportunity and can challenge themselves at a young age.<\/p>\n I started as I grew up, on our family farm. Now, I manage the marketing operation of the farm and look after all the new babies until the age of breeding.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The dairy industry is a large family worldwide, it seems like we all know each other as we speak for the first time.<\/p>\n Work with passion and you will enjoy it. My grandmother use to say; find a job you like and work for it, you will find success.<\/p>\n Lots of change is going on right now in Canada but I hope that there will always be a place for family dairy farms. Family dairy farms are a treasure for us and the next generation coming.<\/p>\n To read more about the Jacobs\u2019 family, I encourage you to check out these Bullvine<\/a> articles:<\/p>\n Stay connected with Ysabel and Ferme Jacobs on their website<\/a> and <\/strong>Facebook page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ysabel, thank you for sharing your story with us and good luck to Ferme Jacobs at the Royal Winter Fair!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ysabel Jacobs is our first international woman to be featured during our Women in Dairy Series. Ysabel grew up on her family\u2019s 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[519,396],"tags":[74,152,201,321,384,386],"yoast_head":"\n
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What is your favorite dairy product? <\/u><\/h4>\n
Who is your favorite cow? <\/u><\/h4>\n
What are 3 things you want consumers to know about the dairy products you produce?<\/u><\/h4>\n
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As a Mom what do you want to share with others about the dairy industry?<\/u><\/h4>\n
When did you start farming? <\/u><\/h4>\n
Describe a typical\/average day for you.<\/u><\/h4>\n
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What is the most rewarding part of being in the dairy industry? <\/u><\/h4>\n
What advice would you give someone interested in the dairy industry?<\/u><\/h4>\n
What do you envision the future of the dairy industry looking like?<\/u><\/h4>\n
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