EYOTA, Minn. – Not many dairy farmers can say they have had the opportunity to host a celebrity on their property, but that is all about to change in southern Minnesota. Gar-Lin Dairy will host …
ROGERS, Minn. – Quinci Scherber went to college with intentions of operating her family’s dairy farm someday, and with her parents’ foresight for the farm’s long-term …
Michael Kolb Paynesville, Minnesota 450 cows Describe your farm and facilities. We are a family run crop and dairy farm. We milk 450 cows in a parlor and house them in a freestall barn that is bedded …
SPRING GROVE, Minn. - To celebrate 100 years of the Brown Swiss breed in Minnesota, the Klug and Beranek families will be featured at the Minnesota State Fair as a part of Moo Booth’s dairy showcase herd.
VIROQUA, Wis. – A desire to get out to the country and give back to the community is bringing folks to Sittin’ Pretty Pizza Farm near Viroqua.
RICE, Minn. – A Minnesota-bred Holstein bull recently achieved the breed’s pinnacle score of Excellent 97 at Semex in Canada.
LEWISTON, Minn. - Clear Crest Farm has been implementing conservation practices on their farm ever since John Miller purchased the farm in 1936. “When my grandpa bought this farm during the …
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A moment many Minnesota dairy princesses dream about became a reality for 19-year-old Rachel Rynda Aug. 24. Between exclamations of excitement and warm embraces from her …
HOLLANDALE, Wis. – Dan Johnson has been helping his parents on the farm all his life. When they approached him about joining the operation full time in 2015, it seemed like the logical thing to do.
SIREN, Wis. – Over the past 10 months, Adam and Annie Hedlund, of Siren, have learned the unexpected can toss their lives into turmoil without a moment’s notice. In October 2021, …
NEOSHO, Wis. – The Pattersons used to milk 150 cows twice a day, spending more than a third of their day in a 48-stall barn. Long hours created a stressful environment and family members felt …
Dave Fetters (pictured with his daughter, Kelly) Milaca, Minnesota Mille Lacs County 40 cows How did you get into farming? This is the home place. When my parents, Millard and Edna, retired, me and …
RICE, Minn. – Waking up to bellowing calves and the hustle and bustle of chores on a dairy farm created a new daily routine for Julia Kolb as she became accustomed to life in rural Minnesota.
Elizabeth DeLange Alma Center, Wisconsin Jackson County 196 cows Family: My grandpa had a dairy farm until he sold the cows, so I grew up helping raise Holstein steers. My grandpa Jay is the one who …
CHISAGO CITY, Minn. – In the seasonal rhythm of dairy farming, Dale Anderson likes autumn best.
GREY EAGLE, Minn. – Marc Brinkman is an extrovert. This comes in handy for the Grey Eagle farmer, who on any given day may have a visitor step into the barn while he is milking his 40 cows.
Trent Styczynski (pictured with his wife, Laura) Herd Manager, Betley Family Farm Pulaski, Wisconsin Shawano County 2,800 cows How did you get into farming? I grew up on a dairy farm and have worked …
IXONIA, Wis. – In seven years’ time, Ann Mallow went from acquiring her first calf to taking over the family farm.
DELAVAN, Wis. – Aug. 5 was a magical day for Emily Schmidt. When the judge pointed at her Ayrshire during the naming of the supreme champion cow at the Wisconsin State Fair junior show, Schmidt was shocked.
OSSEO, Wis. – Between milking cows, raising a young family and volunteering for community organizations, one might think there would be no time left in Brad Goplin’s life for a singing group. But, they would be wrong.