In honor of June Dairy Month, STtalks and the Uplevel Dairy Podcast are thrilled to announce a special six-part podcast series that highlights the heartwarming and innovative stories within the dairy industry. Hosted by Laura Demmer of STtalks and Peggy Coffeen of Uplevel Dairy, this collaborative series promises to deliver engaging conversations with dairy farmers and industry champions who are making significant contributions to dairy farming and consumer outreach.
Introduction Episode: Laura Demmer and Peggy Coffeen kick off the series with an overview of the upcoming episodes, setting the stage for a collection of inspiring dairy tales. The hosts give a sneak peek into the stories of dairy farmers who are not only excelling in their practices but are also creating strong connections with consumers and advancing the industry.
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Part 1: Jones Dairy Expands Consumer Connection with Aaron Titterington: Jones Dairy in Spencer, Iowa, has taken dairy farming to a new level by expanding its Jersey herd and building a state-of-the-art 64-stall rotary parlor. Aaron Titterington shares how they’ve designed their facility with a focus on hospitality, offering self-guided tours and formalized group visits to educate the public about dairy farming. Jones Dairy’s commitment to consumer education and engagement sets them apart as leaders in the industry.
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Part 2: Bar 20 Dairy Capturing the Power of Sustainability with Steve Shehadey: Steve Shehadey of Bar 20 Dairy discusses their innovative approach to sustainability. Utilizing a 25-million-gallon methane digester, Bar 20 Dairy has turned cow manure into a valuable energy resource. Their efforts have earned them the title of Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and a partnership with BMW North America and California Bioenergy.
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Part 3: How Milk is Winning New Consumers with Wellness with Eve Pollet: Eve Pollet, Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence at Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), explores the new consumer trends driving demand for health and wellness solutions. She highlights emerging research on milk’s super-food properties and DMI’s strategies to position dairy products as essential components of a healthy diet, adding value to dairy farmers.
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Part 4: From Flatline to Finish-line; Marathons, Milk & Mindset with Rachel Eslick: Rachel Eslick shares her personal journey of resilience and determination. After a setback during her attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon, Rachel drew on her dairy farming family values to make a remarkable comeback. Her story is one of perseverance, triumph, and how these values translate into her business and personal life.
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Part 5: Moving Volumes and Adding Value to Milk with Paul Zieminsky: Paul Zieminsky, Group Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness, Insights, and Innovation at DMI, talks about dairy’s increasing presence in retail and food service. From fast-food innovations like the Grimace Shake to Taco Bell’s cheese shell, Paul discusses how strategic partnerships are driving market growth for dairy products.
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Part 6: King Brothers Providing Quality from Herd to Home with Jan King
Jan King from Kings-Ransom Farm shares their journey of bringing back bottled milk to their local community. Over the past decade, they have grown their customer base significantly by offering a high-quality product and a strong connection to their farm, creating the successful Kings Brothers Dairy direct-to-consumer brand.
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Join us in celebrating June Dairy Month by tuning into this special podcast series. Each episode brings a unique perspective on the innovations, challenges, and triumphs within the dairy industry, showcasing the dedication and passion of dairy farmers and advocates.
This Episode is Brought to you in Collaboration with STtalks and STgenetics
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The Uplevel Dairy Podcast hosted by Peggy Coffeen is the podcast for dairy owners and managers looking to take their business, management and leadership to the next level. Learn from other dairy managers and hear from industry experts on employee management, finance, family business and more.
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