Feeding farm business dreams
It’s a blend of art and science.
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.
Tired of being mediocre
Faced with a decision to make a big investment, or remain an average-performing dairy, Ray and Roy Dykeman knew they only had one choice. The brothers had taken over the 120-cow New York dairy with their wives, Brenda and Janine, becoming the second generation of operators.