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Featured Farm of the Month
Shuler Dairy Farms
As a dairy farm spanning five generations and 143 years in operation, Shuler Dairy Farms can proudly say it’s dedicated to its craft. Located just minutes away from Lake Michigan in Baroda, Mich., the 300 acre farm is owned by Bill and Carolyn Shuler and their sons, Billy and Wyatt.
Market Corner
Employee Highlights
Putting People First: A Spotlight on Foremost Farms’ Benefits Program Manager
At Foremost Farms, our Human Resources department plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering benefits that go beyond the basics, helping employees achieve wellness, work-life balance, and peace of mind. With a deep understanding of both policy and people, Lisa Reimer bridges the gap between corporate strategy and human needs, making sure the benefits offered truly serve the Foremost Farms team.
Employees Represent Foremost Farms at Women in Manufacturing Event
Foremost Farms is proud to spotlight recent contributions to the manufacturing industry on behalf of the cooperative, as two of our talented employees led a learning session at the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) event at UW-Madison’s College of Engineering.
Driving Dairy Innovation: Meet Dairy Scientist Dana McCurdy
Foremost Farms’ Research and Development team works hard to ensure high-quality products through trials, testing and process analysis. Meet Senior Scientist Dana McCurdy, whose work keeps the cooperative competitive in the cheese market while honoring its cheesemaking roots.
Insights
Growth Mindset: The Key to Resilience and Continuous Improvement
In the dairy industry, uncertainty is a constant; so fostering a growth mindset and prioritizing learning and leadership development have been essential to continuous improvement at Foremost Farms, a major dairy manufacturing business and member cooperative.
Co-op, Industry and Member News
A day in the life of the Elsbernds
Aug. 12 brought a rare occurrence to Foremost Farms member, Elsbernd family dairy farm, as two vacations occurred simultaneously, leaving the matriarch of the farm, Patty Elsbernd, taking care of the farm and being what she describes as “large and in charge.”
Tim Rauen Recognized as Holstein Association USA’s 2025 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder
Holstein Association USA is pleased to recognize Tim Rauen of Epworth, Iowa as this year’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder.
Farmers advocate for dairy, approve trade initiative at board meeting
Brenda Dehart, President and CEO of Foremost Farms, attended the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting on June 11, 2025. During the meeting, dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports. The board also welcomed Brenda and two additional directors as its newest members.
Market Corner
Employee Highlights
Putting People First: A Spotlight on Foremost Farms’ Benefits Program Manager
At Foremost Farms, our Human Resources department plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering benefits that go beyond the basics, helping employees achieve wellness, work-life balance, and peace of mind. With a deep understanding of both policy and people, Lisa Reimer bridges the gap between corporate strategy and human needs, making sure the benefits offered truly serve the Foremost Farms team.
Employees Represent Foremost Farms at Women in Manufacturing Event
Foremost Farms is proud to spotlight recent contributions to the manufacturing industry on behalf of the cooperative, as two of our talented employees led a learning session at the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) event at UW-Madison’s College of Engineering.
Driving Dairy Innovation: Meet Dairy Scientist Dana McCurdy
Foremost Farms’ Research and Development team works hard to ensure high-quality products through trials, testing and process analysis. Meet Senior Scientist Dana McCurdy, whose work keeps the cooperative competitive in the cheese market while honoring its cheesemaking roots.