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In Valders, Wisconsin, more than 100 years of dairy history is entering a new chapter at Sunnyside Farms. Todd and Sue Borgwardt have grown an award-winning operation built upon generations with Foremost Farms and have recently made the decision to step back from dairy. They are now transitioning the farm into new hands—those just down the road.
Located in Valders, Wisconsin, Hi-Tower Farms is a proud example of generational dedication paired with modern dairy excellence. Founded more than 105 years ago by Ethan Ulness’s great-great-grandfather, the farm has remained family-operated through five generations.
After stepping away from dairy in 2024, a call from Foremost Farms brought them back to what they do best, this time with cutting-edge robotic milking and feeding systems powering their operation near Lanesboro, Minnesota. From tough market decisions to a high-tech comeback, their story is one of resilience, innovation, and family farming at its finest.
At Barkeim Farms near Winona, Minnesota, the Barkeim family is tuning out the noise of new tech and nonstop data to focus on what matters most: their herd, their team and the fundamentals. The back-to-basics approach — grounded in experience, balance and instinct — is proving that sometimes trusting your gut is the smartest strategy of all.
Just a short drive from Lake Winnebago in Lomira lies Christian Hill Dairy, a family operation rooted deeply in more than a century of agricultural tradition. Established in 1907, the farm spans over 4,000 acres and is operated by Patrick Christian, alongside his parents, Dale and Mary, and his three younger brothers, Chris, Curt, and Bob.
For Larry and Sharon Wiste, farming is far more than a job — it’s the life they’ve built. For over 40 years, the two have worked side by side on their Spring Grove, Minn. farm, building a livelihood defined by commitment and care.