From holsteins to homemade: Kevin Korbel’s dairy journey
For Kevin Korbel, skills learned through the Dairy Experience and Leadership (DEAL) program directly translate to his daily life as an ice cream business owner…
Swiss roots, generations deep: The Marcoot Jersey Creamery story
In the heart of Illinois, where the agriculture industry has traditions that run deep, Marcoot Jersey Creamery is thriving. Marcoot Jersey Creamery is a shining…
Darren’s dairy legacy
From a young age, Darren Benfer knew exactly what he wanted to be —a farmer. By the time he was eight, he was already running…
A barn of mothers with Amanda Zigan
In the heart of Long Prairie, Minnesota, stands a barn filled with mothers, and one in particular keeps it all running. Amanda Zigan didn’t grow…
Fourth generation dairy farmer connects with consumers through social media
Quinci Scherber, a fourth-generation Minnesota dairy farmer, has been using social media to share the world of dairy with others. She has taken a modern…
Dairy farmers awarded with high prestige to honor community outreach
While owning and operating Bear Creek Dairy, the Boelens never shy away from connecting with local community members. Their dedication to fostering strong relationships with…
Midwest dairy farmer enhances his herd through new technology
Hill Family Farm, a fifth-generation farm with 130 milking cows located in Maple Park, Illinois, is owned and operated by Nate Hill and his father.…
Making Iowa home
As a young dairy farmer, Robert Horst found himself at a crossroads when deciding where to build his herd. After considering many different states, he…
Adaptability Key for Crawley Dairy
In the northwest corner of Arkansas, the small town of Maysville is home to Crawley Dairy Farms. For the past five generations, the Crawley family…
This Dairy Life
Erin and Travis Michels own and operate Weiler Enterprises Inc. in Claremont, Illinois, where they currently milk 125 cows and utilize two Lely A4 Robot…
The face behind the “So She Married a Farmer” platform
Thirty percent of farmers today are women, representing an impressive group of hard-working females. Amongst them includes dairy farmer Rita Vander Kooi who calls home…
Community, family, and newborn Jersey calves
Community, family, and newborn Jersey calves are just a few of Iowa dairy farmer Aaron Titterington’s favorite things. Located in Spencer, Iowa, Jones Dairy has…