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<\/a>Krista’s Family.<\/p><\/div>\n
Krista’s Story in her own words:<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhen did you start farming? What brought you into farming?<\/strong><\/h4>\n2009, my farmer. We met shortly after he started in 2009.<\/p>\n
Who do you farm with?<\/strong><\/h4>\nMy husband. He is the main man on the farm, everything falls on his shoulders. My job is to take care of the kids & fill in wherever possible.<\/p>\n
What has been the most rewarding\/challenging part of farming for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\nConstant time with my children. Farming is tough, it has been quite the adjustment.<\/p>\n
What is the biggest misconception about the dairy industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\nThat farmers do not care & we are only in it for the money. Couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite cow?<\/strong><\/h4>\n6199. She made me fall in love with farming, read more about her here<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat is your greatest achievement thus far? Goals?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe made it through the first year after starting in 2009. We plan to purchase our own farm.<\/p>\n
Do you open your farm for tours or agro-tourism opportunities?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nJust recently we offered it up to the community. Didn\u2019t advertise much so we are not experts in that department.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s one question you always receive about what you do?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nWhat do you do with the bull calves? We re-home them within the community & recently starting raising them ourselves. They are raised just as if they were a heifer calf. Treated with the same care.<\/p>\n
Tell me a unique story about your farm.<\/strong> <\/h4>\nMy husband started in May of 2009. We lease a farm from a family whose husband\/father passed away in December 2008. My husband moved away from everything he has ever known to start this farm. On his way across the state, he stopped to buy cows, had to get the farm ready before they arrived. We met shortly after he moved to my hometown at the local feed store. We run our farm on a cash flow basis. We are still farming because of his hard work, the grace of God & an older generation of dairy farmers that we do business with.<\/p>\n
What is one message you\u2019d like to get across to the general public about what you do?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe love our animals & care for the land. We do not do this for the money but for the way of life.<\/p>\n
What do you hope for your kids or future generations on your dairy?<\/strong><\/h4>\nI pray that there is a farm available for them when they are older. Of course I would love for them to farm but we shall see, our oldest is only 7.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to anyone interested in getting into farming?<\/strong><\/h4>\nResearch, plan, dive in head first, plan for the worst, hope for the best and just do it. Don\u2019t plan on getting much sleep & plan on working harder than you ever thought possible. BUT it is worth it.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Krista and her husband.<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nStay connected with Krista on her blog<\/a>, through Facebook<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and on Instagram<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\nThank you Krista for taking time to participate in our “30 Days of Dairy” series. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to our blog (no spam, just an email when we post a new blog) so you don’t miss any posts.<\/p>\n
Entire “Thirty Days of Dairy” Series:<\/em><\/h4>\nIntroduction<\/a><\/p>\nSarah & Andy Birch – Derby, VT<\/a> – the dairy farmers that were my inspiration for the 30 Days of Dairy!<\/p>\nMelissa Collman – Boring, O<\/a>R – an organic dairy farmer from the West Coast!<\/p>\nMacy Sarbacker – Belleville, WI<\/a> – a blogger, editor and dairy farmer from American’s Dairyland!<\/p>\nKaren Bohnert – East Moline, IL<\/a> – a very talented writer, Mom and Jersey lover from my state!<\/p>\nLisa Myers – Hamstead, MD<\/a> – one of my best friends that moved back home to run their dairy!<\/p>\nRebecca Schlehlein – Platteville, WI<\/a> – a dedicated farm employee that loves her Brown Swiss!<\/p>\nHeather Moore – Maquoketa, IA<\/a> – Special Events Coordinator turned Dairy Farmer!<\/p>\nKatie Dotterer-Pyle – Union Bridge, MD<\/a> – Spanish teacher and dairy farmer that makes sure her cows enjoy their stay!<\/p>\nBrent Pollard – Rockford, IL – <\/a>an innovative dairy farmer who loves to tinker with things.<\/p>\nKrista Stauffer – Washington<\/a> – a 1st generation dairy farmer and very talented AGvogate for the dairy industry!<\/p>\nDiane Loew – Byron, MI<\/a> – a writer, blogger and dairy farmer from Michigan!<\/p>\nNicole Fletcher – Southampton, MA<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks Holsteins & Jersey’s!<\/p>\nElinor Opitz – Maple Lake, MN<\/a> – a young lady just starting her Ayrshire dairy!<\/p>\nAlise Sjostrom – Brooten, MN<\/a> – one of the readheads behind Redhead Creamery!<\/p>\nTara McIntosh – Ontario, Canada<\/a> – our only dairy farmer featured from Canada!<\/p>\nJenna Kilgus – Fairbury, IL<\/a> – a Jersey dairy farmer that bottles their own homogenized milk!<\/p>\nWill Gilmer – Sulligent, AL<\/a> – our only dairy farmer from the “south”!<\/p>\nGene Zimmerman – Colby, WI<\/a> – our only dairy goat farmer featured this month!<\/p>\nDarleen Moore-Sichley – Oregon<\/a> – a Mom, AGvocate and Gurnsey dairy farmer!<\/p>\nMichelle Eilenstine – Mountain Grove, MO<\/a> – a dairy farmer & University of Missouri grad!<\/p>\nJenni Tilton-Flood – Clinton, Maine<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks 3400 Holsteins!<\/p>\nKalli Ehrhardt – Baldwin, MD<\/a> – A Mom and dairy farmer!<\/p>\nCraig Swenson – River Fall, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer who loves his red & whites!<\/p>\nKatie Harris – Washington<\/a> – a mom & dairy farmer from Western Washington!<\/p>\nAnnaliese Wegner – Ettrick, WI<\/a> – the Modern-day Farm Chick!<\/p>\nMorgan Kliebenstein – Darlington, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer, Genex employee, Mom & wife!<\/p>\nMatt & Joe Engel – Hampshire, IL<\/a> – the brother behind Luck-E Holsteins!<\/p>\nStephanie Aves – Popular Grove, IL<\/a> – a dairy farmer & agriculture teacher!<\/p>\nBeverly Donovan – Benton, Maine<\/a> – a dairy farmer & accountant!<\/p>\nSadie Frericks – Melrose, MN<\/a> – a dedicated AGvocate, dairy farmer, mom & wife!<\/p>\nGreg Schulte – Darlington, WI<\/a> – the cheesemaker at Brunkow Cheese!<\/p>\nKatie Deslippe – St Mary Ontario<\/a> – a young lady that loves everything about dairy!<\/p>\nCarrie Mess – Lake Mills, WI<\/a> – the well-known AGvocate Dairy Carrie!<\/p>\n
2009, my farmer. We met shortly after he started in 2009.<\/p>\n
Who do you farm with?<\/strong><\/h4>\nMy husband. He is the main man on the farm, everything falls on his shoulders. My job is to take care of the kids & fill in wherever possible.<\/p>\n
What has been the most rewarding\/challenging part of farming for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\nConstant time with my children. Farming is tough, it has been quite the adjustment.<\/p>\n
What is the biggest misconception about the dairy industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\nThat farmers do not care & we are only in it for the money. Couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite cow?<\/strong><\/h4>\n6199. She made me fall in love with farming, read more about her here<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat is your greatest achievement thus far? Goals?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe made it through the first year after starting in 2009. We plan to purchase our own farm.<\/p>\n
Do you open your farm for tours or agro-tourism opportunities?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nJust recently we offered it up to the community. Didn\u2019t advertise much so we are not experts in that department.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s one question you always receive about what you do?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nWhat do you do with the bull calves? We re-home them within the community & recently starting raising them ourselves. They are raised just as if they were a heifer calf. Treated with the same care.<\/p>\n
Tell me a unique story about your farm.<\/strong> <\/h4>\nMy husband started in May of 2009. We lease a farm from a family whose husband\/father passed away in December 2008. My husband moved away from everything he has ever known to start this farm. On his way across the state, he stopped to buy cows, had to get the farm ready before they arrived. We met shortly after he moved to my hometown at the local feed store. We run our farm on a cash flow basis. We are still farming because of his hard work, the grace of God & an older generation of dairy farmers that we do business with.<\/p>\n
What is one message you\u2019d like to get across to the general public about what you do?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe love our animals & care for the land. We do not do this for the money but for the way of life.<\/p>\n
What do you hope for your kids or future generations on your dairy?<\/strong><\/h4>\nI pray that there is a farm available for them when they are older. Of course I would love for them to farm but we shall see, our oldest is only 7.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to anyone interested in getting into farming?<\/strong><\/h4>\nResearch, plan, dive in head first, plan for the worst, hope for the best and just do it. Don\u2019t plan on getting much sleep & plan on working harder than you ever thought possible. BUT it is worth it.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Krista and her husband.<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nStay connected with Krista on her blog<\/a>, through Facebook<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and on Instagram<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\nThank you Krista for taking time to participate in our “30 Days of Dairy” series. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to our blog (no spam, just an email when we post a new blog) so you don’t miss any posts.<\/p>\n
Entire “Thirty Days of Dairy” Series:<\/em><\/h4>\nIntroduction<\/a><\/p>\nSarah & Andy Birch – Derby, VT<\/a> – the dairy farmers that were my inspiration for the 30 Days of Dairy!<\/p>\nMelissa Collman – Boring, O<\/a>R – an organic dairy farmer from the West Coast!<\/p>\nMacy Sarbacker – Belleville, WI<\/a> – a blogger, editor and dairy farmer from American’s Dairyland!<\/p>\nKaren Bohnert – East Moline, IL<\/a> – a very talented writer, Mom and Jersey lover from my state!<\/p>\nLisa Myers – Hamstead, MD<\/a> – one of my best friends that moved back home to run their dairy!<\/p>\nRebecca Schlehlein – Platteville, WI<\/a> – a dedicated farm employee that loves her Brown Swiss!<\/p>\nHeather Moore – Maquoketa, IA<\/a> – Special Events Coordinator turned Dairy Farmer!<\/p>\nKatie Dotterer-Pyle – Union Bridge, MD<\/a> – Spanish teacher and dairy farmer that makes sure her cows enjoy their stay!<\/p>\nBrent Pollard – Rockford, IL – <\/a>an innovative dairy farmer who loves to tinker with things.<\/p>\nKrista Stauffer – Washington<\/a> – a 1st generation dairy farmer and very talented AGvogate for the dairy industry!<\/p>\nDiane Loew – Byron, MI<\/a> – a writer, blogger and dairy farmer from Michigan!<\/p>\nNicole Fletcher – Southampton, MA<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks Holsteins & Jersey’s!<\/p>\nElinor Opitz – Maple Lake, MN<\/a> – a young lady just starting her Ayrshire dairy!<\/p>\nAlise Sjostrom – Brooten, MN<\/a> – one of the readheads behind Redhead Creamery!<\/p>\nTara McIntosh – Ontario, Canada<\/a> – our only dairy farmer featured from Canada!<\/p>\nJenna Kilgus – Fairbury, IL<\/a> – a Jersey dairy farmer that bottles their own homogenized milk!<\/p>\nWill Gilmer – Sulligent, AL<\/a> – our only dairy farmer from the “south”!<\/p>\nGene Zimmerman – Colby, WI<\/a> – our only dairy goat farmer featured this month!<\/p>\nDarleen Moore-Sichley – Oregon<\/a> – a Mom, AGvocate and Gurnsey dairy farmer!<\/p>\nMichelle Eilenstine – Mountain Grove, MO<\/a> – a dairy farmer & University of Missouri grad!<\/p>\nJenni Tilton-Flood – Clinton, Maine<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks 3400 Holsteins!<\/p>\nKalli Ehrhardt – Baldwin, MD<\/a> – A Mom and dairy farmer!<\/p>\nCraig Swenson – River Fall, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer who loves his red & whites!<\/p>\nKatie Harris – Washington<\/a> – a mom & dairy farmer from Western Washington!<\/p>\nAnnaliese Wegner – Ettrick, WI<\/a> – the Modern-day Farm Chick!<\/p>\nMorgan Kliebenstein – Darlington, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer, Genex employee, Mom & wife!<\/p>\nMatt & Joe Engel – Hampshire, IL<\/a> – the brother behind Luck-E Holsteins!<\/p>\nStephanie Aves – Popular Grove, IL<\/a> – a dairy farmer & agriculture teacher!<\/p>\nBeverly Donovan – Benton, Maine<\/a> – a dairy farmer & accountant!<\/p>\nSadie Frericks – Melrose, MN<\/a> – a dedicated AGvocate, dairy farmer, mom & wife!<\/p>\nGreg Schulte – Darlington, WI<\/a> – the cheesemaker at Brunkow Cheese!<\/p>\nKatie Deslippe – St Mary Ontario<\/a> – a young lady that loves everything about dairy!<\/p>\nCarrie Mess – Lake Mills, WI<\/a> – the well-known AGvocate Dairy Carrie!<\/p>\n
Constant time with my children. Farming is tough, it has been quite the adjustment.<\/p>\n
What is the biggest misconception about the dairy industry?<\/strong><\/h4>\nThat farmers do not care & we are only in it for the money. Couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite cow?<\/strong><\/h4>\n6199. She made me fall in love with farming, read more about her here<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat is your greatest achievement thus far? Goals?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe made it through the first year after starting in 2009. We plan to purchase our own farm.<\/p>\n
Do you open your farm for tours or agro-tourism opportunities?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nJust recently we offered it up to the community. Didn\u2019t advertise much so we are not experts in that department.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s one question you always receive about what you do?<\/strong> <\/h4>\nWhat do you do with the bull calves? We re-home them within the community & recently starting raising them ourselves. They are raised just as if they were a heifer calf. Treated with the same care.<\/p>\n
Tell me a unique story about your farm.<\/strong> <\/h4>\nMy husband started in May of 2009. We lease a farm from a family whose husband\/father passed away in December 2008. My husband moved away from everything he has ever known to start this farm. On his way across the state, he stopped to buy cows, had to get the farm ready before they arrived. We met shortly after he moved to my hometown at the local feed store. We run our farm on a cash flow basis. We are still farming because of his hard work, the grace of God & an older generation of dairy farmers that we do business with.<\/p>\n
What is one message you\u2019d like to get across to the general public about what you do?<\/strong><\/h4>\nWe love our animals & care for the land. We do not do this for the money but for the way of life.<\/p>\n
What do you hope for your kids or future generations on your dairy?<\/strong><\/h4>\nI pray that there is a farm available for them when they are older. Of course I would love for them to farm but we shall see, our oldest is only 7.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to anyone interested in getting into farming?<\/strong><\/h4>\nResearch, plan, dive in head first, plan for the worst, hope for the best and just do it. Don\u2019t plan on getting much sleep & plan on working harder than you ever thought possible. BUT it is worth it.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Krista and her husband.<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nStay connected with Krista on her blog<\/a>, through Facebook<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and on Instagram<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\nThank you Krista for taking time to participate in our “30 Days of Dairy” series. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to our blog (no spam, just an email when we post a new blog) so you don’t miss any posts.<\/p>\n
Entire “Thirty Days of Dairy” Series:<\/em><\/h4>\nIntroduction<\/a><\/p>\nSarah & Andy Birch – Derby, VT<\/a> – the dairy farmers that were my inspiration for the 30 Days of Dairy!<\/p>\nMelissa Collman – Boring, O<\/a>R – an organic dairy farmer from the West Coast!<\/p>\nMacy Sarbacker – Belleville, WI<\/a> – a blogger, editor and dairy farmer from American’s Dairyland!<\/p>\nKaren Bohnert – East Moline, IL<\/a> – a very talented writer, Mom and Jersey lover from my state!<\/p>\nLisa Myers – Hamstead, MD<\/a> – one of my best friends that moved back home to run their dairy!<\/p>\nRebecca Schlehlein – Platteville, WI<\/a> – a dedicated farm employee that loves her Brown Swiss!<\/p>\nHeather Moore – Maquoketa, IA<\/a> – Special Events Coordinator turned Dairy Farmer!<\/p>\nKatie Dotterer-Pyle – Union Bridge, MD<\/a> – Spanish teacher and dairy farmer that makes sure her cows enjoy their stay!<\/p>\nBrent Pollard – Rockford, IL – <\/a>an innovative dairy farmer who loves to tinker with things.<\/p>\nKrista Stauffer – Washington<\/a> – a 1st generation dairy farmer and very talented AGvogate for the dairy industry!<\/p>\nDiane Loew – Byron, MI<\/a> – a writer, blogger and dairy farmer from Michigan!<\/p>\nNicole Fletcher – Southampton, MA<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks Holsteins & Jersey’s!<\/p>\nElinor Opitz – Maple Lake, MN<\/a> – a young lady just starting her Ayrshire dairy!<\/p>\nAlise Sjostrom – Brooten, MN<\/a> – one of the readheads behind Redhead Creamery!<\/p>\nTara McIntosh – Ontario, Canada<\/a> – our only dairy farmer featured from Canada!<\/p>\nJenna Kilgus – Fairbury, IL<\/a> – a Jersey dairy farmer that bottles their own homogenized milk!<\/p>\nWill Gilmer – Sulligent, AL<\/a> – our only dairy farmer from the “south”!<\/p>\nGene Zimmerman – Colby, WI<\/a> – our only dairy goat farmer featured this month!<\/p>\nDarleen Moore-Sichley – Oregon<\/a> – a Mom, AGvocate and Gurnsey dairy farmer!<\/p>\nMichelle Eilenstine – Mountain Grove, MO<\/a> – a dairy farmer & University of Missouri grad!<\/p>\nJenni Tilton-Flood – Clinton, Maine<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks 3400 Holsteins!<\/p>\nKalli Ehrhardt – Baldwin, MD<\/a> – A Mom and dairy farmer!<\/p>\nCraig Swenson – River Fall, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer who loves his red & whites!<\/p>\nKatie Harris – Washington<\/a> – a mom & dairy farmer from Western Washington!<\/p>\nAnnaliese Wegner – Ettrick, WI<\/a> – the Modern-day Farm Chick!<\/p>\nMorgan Kliebenstein – Darlington, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer, Genex employee, Mom & wife!<\/p>\nMatt & Joe Engel – Hampshire, IL<\/a> – the brother behind Luck-E Holsteins!<\/p>\nStephanie Aves – Popular Grove, IL<\/a> – a dairy farmer & agriculture teacher!<\/p>\nBeverly Donovan – Benton, Maine<\/a> – a dairy farmer & accountant!<\/p>\nSadie Frericks – Melrose, MN<\/a> – a dedicated AGvocate, dairy farmer, mom & wife!<\/p>\nGreg Schulte – Darlington, WI<\/a> – the cheesemaker at Brunkow Cheese!<\/p>\nKatie Deslippe – St Mary Ontario<\/a> – a young lady that loves everything about dairy!<\/p>\nCarrie Mess – Lake Mills, WI<\/a> – the well-known AGvocate Dairy Carrie!<\/p>\n
6199. She made me fall in love with farming, read more about her here<\/a>.<\/p>\n We made it through the first year after starting in 2009. We plan to purchase our own farm.<\/p>\n Just recently we offered it up to the community. Didn\u2019t advertise much so we are not experts in that department.<\/p>\n What do you do with the bull calves? We re-home them within the community & recently starting raising them ourselves. They are raised just as if they were a heifer calf. Treated with the same care.<\/p>\n My husband started in May of 2009. We lease a farm from a family whose husband\/father passed away in December 2008. My husband moved away from everything he has ever known to start this farm. On his way across the state, he stopped to buy cows, had to get the farm ready before they arrived. We met shortly after he moved to my hometown at the local feed store. We run our farm on a cash flow basis. We are still farming because of his hard work, the grace of God & an older generation of dairy farmers that we do business with.<\/p>\n We love our animals & care for the land. We do not do this for the money but for the way of life.<\/p>\n I pray that there is a farm available for them when they are older. Of course I would love for them to farm but we shall see, our oldest is only 7.<\/p>\n Research, plan, dive in head first, plan for the worst, hope for the best and just do it. Don\u2019t plan on getting much sleep & plan on working harder than you ever thought possible. BUT it is worth it.<\/p>\n Krista and her husband.<\/p><\/div>\n Stay connected with Krista on her blog<\/a>, through Facebook<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and on Instagram<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n Thank you Krista for taking time to participate in our “30 Days of Dairy” series. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to our blog (no spam, just an email when we post a new blog) so you don’t miss any posts.<\/p>\n Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n Sarah & Andy Birch – Derby, VT<\/a> – the dairy farmers that were my inspiration for the 30 Days of Dairy!<\/p>\n Melissa Collman – Boring, O<\/a>R – an organic dairy farmer from the West Coast!<\/p>\n Macy Sarbacker – Belleville, WI<\/a> – a blogger, editor and dairy farmer from American’s Dairyland!<\/p>\n Karen Bohnert – East Moline, IL<\/a> – a very talented writer, Mom and Jersey lover from my state!<\/p>\n Lisa Myers – Hamstead, MD<\/a> – one of my best friends that moved back home to run their dairy!<\/p>\n Rebecca Schlehlein – Platteville, WI<\/a> – a dedicated farm employee that loves her Brown Swiss!<\/p>\n Heather Moore – Maquoketa, IA<\/a> – Special Events Coordinator turned Dairy Farmer!<\/p>\n Katie Dotterer-Pyle – Union Bridge, MD<\/a> – Spanish teacher and dairy farmer that makes sure her cows enjoy their stay!<\/p>\n Brent Pollard – Rockford, IL – <\/a>an innovative dairy farmer who loves to tinker with things.<\/p>\n Krista Stauffer – Washington<\/a> – a 1st generation dairy farmer and very talented AGvogate for the dairy industry!<\/p>\n Diane Loew – Byron, MI<\/a> – a writer, blogger and dairy farmer from Michigan!<\/p>\n Nicole Fletcher – Southampton, MA<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks Holsteins & Jersey’s!<\/p>\n Elinor Opitz – Maple Lake, MN<\/a> – a young lady just starting her Ayrshire dairy!<\/p>\n Alise Sjostrom – Brooten, MN<\/a> – one of the readheads behind Redhead Creamery!<\/p>\n Tara McIntosh – Ontario, Canada<\/a> – our only dairy farmer featured from Canada!<\/p>\n Jenna Kilgus – Fairbury, IL<\/a> – a Jersey dairy farmer that bottles their own homogenized milk!<\/p>\n Will Gilmer – Sulligent, AL<\/a> – our only dairy farmer from the “south”!<\/p>\n Gene Zimmerman – Colby, WI<\/a> – our only dairy goat farmer featured this month!<\/p>\n Darleen Moore-Sichley – Oregon<\/a> – a Mom, AGvocate and Gurnsey dairy farmer!<\/p>\n Michelle Eilenstine – Mountain Grove, MO<\/a> – a dairy farmer & University of Missouri grad!<\/p>\n Jenni Tilton-Flood – Clinton, Maine<\/a> – a Cabot Creamery dairy that milks 3400 Holsteins!<\/p>\n Kalli Ehrhardt – Baldwin, MD<\/a> – A Mom and dairy farmer!<\/p>\n Craig Swenson – River Fall, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer who loves his red & whites!<\/p>\n Katie Harris – Washington<\/a> – a mom & dairy farmer from Western Washington!<\/p>\n Annaliese Wegner – Ettrick, WI<\/a> – the Modern-day Farm Chick!<\/p>\n Morgan Kliebenstein – Darlington, WI<\/a> – a dairy farmer, Genex employee, Mom & wife!<\/p>\n Matt & Joe Engel – Hampshire, IL<\/a> – the brother behind Luck-E Holsteins!<\/p>\n Stephanie Aves – Popular Grove, IL<\/a> – a dairy farmer & agriculture teacher!<\/p>\n Beverly Donovan – Benton, Maine<\/a> – a dairy farmer & accountant!<\/p>\n Sadie Frericks – Melrose, MN<\/a> – a dedicated AGvocate, dairy farmer, mom & wife!<\/p>\n Greg Schulte – Darlington, WI<\/a> – the cheesemaker at Brunkow Cheese!<\/p>\n Katie Deslippe – St Mary Ontario<\/a> – a young lady that loves everything about dairy!<\/p>\n Carrie Mess – Lake Mills, WI<\/a> – the well-known AGvocate Dairy Carrie!<\/p>\nWhat is your greatest achievement thus far? Goals?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Do you open your farm for tours or agro-tourism opportunities?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n
What\u2019s one question you always receive about what you do?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n
Tell me a unique story about your farm.<\/strong> <\/h4>\n
What is one message you\u2019d like to get across to the general public about what you do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What do you hope for your kids or future generations on your dairy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What advice would you give to anyone interested in getting into farming?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nEntire “Thirty Days of Dairy” Series:<\/em><\/h4>\n