CHILTON, Wis. — Focusing on cow comfort and animal well-being takes precedence for Jamie Schnelle. This philosophy was instilled in her by her father, Jerry Lintner, and is one that continually …
RUSHFORD, Minn. — First-generation dairy farmer Jon Peterson has done more than one unusual thing in his lifetime. The organic farmer bought his first farm as a junior in high school, and his …
CLARKS GROVE, Minn. — In the town of Clarks Grove, a historic brick building’s wall is emblazoned with the words, “Minnesota’s First Co-operative Creamery.” Whether …
HILLMAN, Minn. — For Kevin Marshik, the tradition of deer hunting is more than getting a trophy buck; it is about spending time in nature with his children. “I make the time to spend …
MADISON, Wis. — From their use of technology to practical approaches for sustainability, four dairy farmers shared how they run progressive operations Oct. 2 during World Dairy Expo in Madison. …
Randy and Diane Schweer Watertown, South Dakota Within this feature the Dairy Star catches up to retired farmers to talk about the ups and downs they had when dairy farming. The …
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Mark Huenink Cedar Grove, Wisconsin What year did you start farming, and what year did you retire? I started farming in 1972 upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a …
WEST CONCORD, Minn. — For Halloween in 2020, like many other moms, Megan Gochnauer had a young child ready to celebrate but no events to go to. So, she decided to start her own event: Halloween …
150 members Lomira, Wisconsin Dodge County Tell us about your chapter. Lomira FFA is a growing chapter that is a part of Section 10 in Wisconsin. Over the years, the Lomira FFA Chapter has been …
Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm, Ryan-Vu, is owned by my grandparents and is nestled in the hills of Fond du Lac County. A few years ago, we made a difficult decision to sell our …
Easton Anderson 8 years old Third grade When do you do chores? Night time. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? I like it when I get to feed the dogs. My least favorite is …
STRATFORD, Wis. — Improving soil health is a focus for caprine dairy farmers John Franseen and his son, Mark. The Franseens have started adding a compost inoculant they created using the …
HOUSTON, Minn. — Over 90 years of age, limited mobility and decreased eyesight did not limit Marjorie “Marge” Kitchen from putting on the Minnesota Goat Ladies Bluff Country Classic …
LA PORTE, Ind. — Sitting just 55 miles away from the third-most populous city in America is Lynadie Farm, home to cows of every color. Ryan Wilson, along with his brother, Kyle, father, Jeff, …
MONTICELLO, Iowa — On Norm Zimmerman’s commute to and from work, he passed a barn that always caught his eye at the old Bennett place, just 2 miles from his own farm. He always dreamed …
PITTSVILLE, Wis. — The final morning in October dawned damp and foggy at Alan and Stephanie Hughes’ Sunsett Dairy in central Wood County, near Pittsville. Despite the less-than-ideal …
HERON LAKE, Minn. — A lack of nearby processing facilities and an interest in the benefits of A2A2 milk has launched Ethan Johnson and his family on the pathway to starting their own creamery. …
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Replacements are carrying a hefty price tag these days, with the average going rate for a dairy heifer ranging from $3,000-$4,000. These historic values are caused by …
ALBANY, Minn. — Mark Rodenwald grew up on a dairy farm, milking cows in a round barn. Decades after the farm was sold out of the family, Rodenwald was able to buy back the farm, restore the …