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Living the dream

MONTEZUMA, Ga. — Growing up in the Bronx did not prevent Pete Gelber from following his interest and becoming a co-owner of Barrington Dairies in Georgia. “When I was a kid, my …

Tell us about your farm and family. Our family farm was founded in 1901 by John Smude, who was born in Poland. The family farm is 123 years old. My dad is the fourth generation running the farm. We …

Kids Corner: The Martin Family

Autumn Martin 12 years old Sixth grade When do you do chores? In the morning I feed calves and, in the evenings, I take turns with my sister feeding calves and milking cows. What is your …

Carrying on as sixth generation

OOSTBURG, Wis. — When Scott Hesselink was in his early 20s, it appeared he was destined for a career in mechanics. He went to school for auto-body repair and favored working in a body shop over …

DEER PARK, Wis. — Years of dedication to milk quality and overall cow health drove Kristin Quist, her family and their farm management team to be named the 2024 recipient of Boehringer …

Small farm, big dreams

COMSTOCK, Wis. — As they work to find their place in agriculture and the dairy industry while also transitioning into ownership of their family’s Polk County dairy farm, Sawyer and …

A once in a lifetime opportunity

WASHINGTON — This past week Dan and Seena Glessing had an experience they will never forget as they attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington. “It …

Back to the future

JANESVILLE, Wis. — In 1984, a bull was born at Towns Farms that would earn worldwide recognition. His name was Townson Lindy-ET. Known for transmitting desirable type and protein, Lindy would …

Cherishing a father’s guidance

WESTBY, Wis. — The beginning of any career can have its ups and downs and unforeseen challenges. What made the transition of his family’s farm easier for Brett Von Ruden was having his …

Baking bread, bringing joy

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — A sourdough starter given to Rikki Van Dyk a year and a half ago has sparked a new-hobby-turned-side hustle. “A friend said she had sourdough and told me I …

Peake progress

WAUKON, Iowa — Jeremy Peake has taken boosting cow comfort into his own hands. Peake transitioned from milking cows in a stanchion barn to a swing parlor, pouring concrete and using his stick …

Dairy checkoff initiatives for 2024 successfully increased dairy access in schools, expanded market share for U.S. dairy products domestically and internationally, and supported the industry’s …

Keeping milk on the menu

PROTIVIN, Iowa — Overlapping Chickasaw and Howard counties sits a private school in a small community that faced issues getting milk to students. The school’s cook, Bonnie Malven, …

Brothers entwined by history

WAITE PARK, Minn. — Many farms have history behind them, and those operated by retired dairy farmers and brothers, Jerry and Bob Zabinski, are no exception. Jerry lives on Farm Beautiful, …

The next leap into farming

GILLETT, Wis. — Farming is the only occupation that has ever called to Ed “Junior” Patzer, IV, and dairy farming organically fits with how he and his wife, Sydnie, along with their …

One-On-One with Ryan Barthel

When and why did you start hoof trimming? I started trimming in 2009, while farming at my family’s dairy. I wanted to take on more responsibility and expand my skill set. Hoof trimming always …

Sauk Centre Hay Auction

Sauk Centre Hay Auction Hay sales start at 12:30 pm and are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the months of September through May. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 For more …

Kids Corner: The Bolin Family

Amara Bolin 14 years old Eighth grade When do you do chores? Whenever I can when I have school off. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is watching babies …

FFA: Inside the Emblem, Marshfield

150 members Marshfield, Wisconsin Wood County Tell us about your chapter. Marshfield FFA has been active since 1929, when Wisconsin FFA was established. Over the years we have grown into a large …

Tell us about your farm and family. I live with my parents, John and Shauna, and my two younger brothers, Peyton and Tanner. We milk about 50 cows in a tiestall barn. Our herd is mostly registered …

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