<\/a><\/p>\n It is my honor to introduce Danae Bauer from Scandinavia, WI. Danae is 24 years old and grew up on her family’s 400 cow dairy operation in central WI. She received a certificate in photography from the New York Institute of Photography<\/a> and attended classes for AI and herd management at a local tech school. Growing up, she was involved in both 4-H and FFA and continues to help where she can. She was also very involved in the Holstein Association and hopes to continue in that by helping with dairy bowl and providing photos for blog features. Danae\u2019s immediate family consists of her parents (Frank + Ruth) and three brothers Ethan, Seth, and Ryan. Ethan is also involved full time on the farm and extended family members involved on the farm include Uncles David, Patrick, Greg, and Cousin Katie. I contacted Danae to participate in this series because I am a big fan of her photography! Her part time job\/ hobby is her photography business which caters to farm life and she really enjoys being able to promote agriculture through images and does an amazing job at it.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I started in small role as a small child helping with the calves before taking on a full time role after graduation. I currently manage the calves and oversee the farm’s ET and IVF programs as well as assist with promotion.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n My favorite cow is “Glamour” a special three year old owned by myself, my brother and my cousin. Not only is she a beautiful girl with great genetics…she has the sweetest disposition. My favorite breed is Holstein because they are what I grew up with and fell in love with.<\/p>\n The most rewarding part is seeing animals you’ve cared for grow and flourish under your supervision. One of the most challenging parts has to losing an animal despite your best efforts.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I envision the future being filled with more and more technology; I think the farmer will be forced to become more efficient in order to thrive.<\/p>\n Danae, thank you for sharing your story with us! Make sure you check out the Farm Girl Photos Blog<\/a>, Farmgirl Photography Facebook Page<\/a> and Danae on Instagram<\/a>. Her pictures are truly amazing!<\/p>\n Below is a sample of Danae’s work that can be viewed on her Facebook Page, can you tell I’m a huge fan?!?<\/p>\n
\nDanae\u2019s Story in her own words: <\/strong><\/h3>\n
When did you start farming? <\/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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What is the most rewarding part of production agriculture? Challenging?<\/u><\/h4>\n
Describe a typical\/average day for you.<\/u><\/h4>\n
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What do you envision the future of the dairy industry looking like?<\/u><\/h4>\n
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