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Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, is the state’s largest single family-owned dairy. It’s also a cutting-edge example of what technology can bring to a dairy operation.

Despite the cold weather and snow on the ground, 66 students came out to participate in this year’s Mideast Regional Dairy Challenge. Held in Wooster, Ohio, the dairy challenge focused on the students’ ability to evaluate a dairy farm.

Erin Jones, a 20-year-old from Homer, New York, recently became Proud to Dairy’s 300th member and was awarded a free hat. She is also gaining national attention for her “agvocation” on Facebook.

The Murray family of Waterloo, New York, is no stranger to the concept of marketing. With nearly two decades of experience in merchandising Holstein cattle and genetics worldwide, the family has developed the skills to sell a quality product.

Perry Tjaarda

"Tjaarda Dairy is a Gold Standard Dairy, signifying a commitment to high standards for quality milk production and environmental stewardship, and was honored as a Member of Distinction Farm in 2009."
—Glenn Wallace, Chief Operating Officer, DFA Western Area

At Shiloh Dairy LLC in Brillion, Wisconsin, the philosophy is simple: build better cows, not more cows.