Feeding farm business dreams
It’s a blend of art and science.
Dairy Growth through Diversification
The Freund family has been successfully creating new business opportunities since 1949 for three generations on their northwestern Connecticut dairy. But their latest, an internationally in-demand planting pot made from the farm’s manure, is among its most creative. Learn more about the creativity and diversification that has allowed more family members to join the family business.
Fighting for the Future
“If you are going to be in the dairy business you have to do it as good as you can, or you won’t be doing it very long.” That is the reality for Jake Minns. Jake is a 4th generation dairy farmer who has worked his way through the family ranks and is currently a junior partner trying to sustain a family legacy that was started by Jakes great grandfather in 1942 with 30 cows, for his two young boys to take over in the future.
Finding the Sweet Spot in the Dairy Industry
“We aren’t in a great spot for farming, but we are in a great spot to do what we do, educating the public and selling a great product,” shared Layne Klein. Read more about Klein Farms dairy products, their store and how they've had a unique opportunity to engage with the community and create an Agri-tourism business on their farm.