by Kelsey Layman | Jul 21, 2024 | Featured Farms
The Gathje Dairy Farm, owned by Andy and Nora Gathje, is now in its fourth generation, with their sons Andrew and Ben carrying on the family tradition. Established in 1941 by their great-grandparents, the farm has been passed down through the generations.
by Kelsey Layman | Jun 20, 2024 | Featured Farms
Celebrating 102 years of rich farming tradition and spanning six generations, Huff-Nel-Sons Farm near Richland Center, Wisc. stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to the land and their craft.
by Kelsey Layman | May 28, 2024 | Featured Farms
Payne Farms Dairy sprawls across the southeastern landscape near Sullivan, Wisc. in Jefferson County. Along the rolling countryside, white and blue buildings dot the 300-acre property, with an additional 350 rented acres for crop rotation. On a clear day, the spires of Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine add to the panoramic view.
by Kelsey Layman | Apr 23, 2024 | Featured Farms
The Elsbernd Family Dairy Farm is spread across 500 acres of rolling hills and fertile terrain in the Driftless region, nestled near Ridgeway, Iowa. The property is trimmed with white barns and green rooftops. The Elsbernd name boasts a strong farming heritage and...
by Kelsey Layman | Mar 28, 2024 | Featured Farms
The Statz Family Farm located outside Waunakee, Wisc. in Dane County has been a dairy farm for three generations dating back to 1885. It covers more than 1,200 acres across four locations. Despite being near two major thoroughfares, the farm sits along a winding country road with plenty of barns, silos, and wide-open skies.
by Barb Baranski | Feb 28, 2024 | Featured Farms
Dave Kleine, of Kleine Dairy Farm in Cedar Lake, Indiana, is a third-generation dairy farmer with the fourth in residency and the fifth taking baby steps. In 1917, Dave’s grandfather milked the first cow on the Kleine property, and the tradition has continued every...