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Goats bearing gifts

MURDOCK, Minn. – Carmen Maus simply could not help herself; a goat was brought up for sale, and she made it hers.

SPENCER, Iowa – A benefit of dairy farming is the opportunity to work with family. This has been the case at Jones Dairy for well over a century.

Dairy Profile

How did you get into farming? My grandfather and father both farmed for a living. From as early as I can remember, I was involved on the farm in some capacity. Upon college graduation, I worked …

Women in Dairy

Tell us about your farm and family. My husband, Brooks, and I dairy farm with my in-laws, Jeff and Kate Hendrickson. Brooks and I have two children, Adlee and Callum. Jeffrey-Way Holsteins is home to …

Fighting for the farmer

MANITOWOC, Wis. – From milk pricing reform to conservation initiatives, farmers have a voice in Madison and Washington, D.C. The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative advocate for the dairy farmer on the issues that affect them most.

Teaching by example

PITTSVILLE, Wis. – Showing a dairy animal can be a daunting experience for a young person, especially if they do not have the benefit of family or close friends with knowledge to share.

MUSCODA, Wis. – When Kally Koch took the agricultural teaching position at Riverdale High School three years ago, there was discussion about possibly selling the 150-acre school farm property because there was an offer to purchase on the table.

Blue and gold honoree

AVON, Minn. – After graduating from high school with one year of FFA experience under her belt, Sherry Newell had no idea how much of an impact she would leave on the organization throughout the rest of her life.

Describe your farm and facilities. We have a 103-stall freestall barn with a problem pen. We milk in a double-8 swing parlor with automatic takeoffs.   What forages do you harvest? We have 55 …

A Milwaukee tradition

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – When craving custard, people in the Milwaukee area can satisfy their longing with a trip to Gilles Frozen Custard.

Sudden arrival of change

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – When Adam and Hanna Hebig moved their young family to the farm near Little Falls they had been operating with Adam’s uncle, Peter Fussy, it was with unexpected heavy hearts.

Inspired to promote

GOODHUE, Minn. – Rich McNamara is promoting dairy from the acres of his farm and into his community. For the very first time, he will be hosting the Goodhue County Breakfast on the Farm June …

FAIRFAX, Minn. – Forty-five years after Steve and Jeanette Lax purchased their family farm near Sleepy Eye through a farm security loan, the family made a move to triple the size of their …

PRESTON, Minn. – As Mike Johnson met his employee Raphael’s daughter, Ashley, it was a special moment. Holding Ashley in his arms for a photo, Johnson had the privilege of doing something …

Celebrating a golden recovery

COMSTOCK, Wis. – In a matter of moments, a wind storm tore through the Polk County farm owned by Neil and Janice Jensen and their daughters on the evening of July 19, 2019. [[In-content Ad]] …

Kids Corner: The Ruppes

Hunter Rumppe 12 years old Sixth grade When do you do chores and what chores do you? Every other day, we go to Grandpa’s farm, and I get the milkhouse ready, help milk the cows, clean stalls …

Dairy's Working Youth: Elijah Meyer

Elijah Meyer Employer: John and Mitch Petrie Petrie’s Everoak Dairy St. Cloud, Wisconsin Fond du Lac County 100 cows Senior at New Holstein High School 17 years old Questions for Mitch Petrie …

Putting the family in farm

WAVERLY, Iowa – There is a lot going on at Ebaugh Dairy.

CURTISS, Wis. – When calendar pages around Wisconsin begin flipping to the month of June, the paper becomes full of dates for the many dairy breakfast events scattered across the state. Those events are anticipated by many, including Jim Weideman.

Whiskey takes on Westminster

FREDERIC, Wis. – Competing in the show ring is something Julia Owens has always enjoyed. She grew up showing her family’s registered Jerseys and, over the course of the last four years, has found a new passion in the arena of dog shows.

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