Dairy farmers hold many titles; they are accountants, managers, nutritionists, agronomists, and mechanics all in one, not to mention many more titles that we could add to the list. For many, keeping tabs on one farm may seem stressful enough, but how do people that manage multiple dairy operations keep things in order?
A breakout session at the recent Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) conference featured a panel of multi-site dairy directors. The panel included John Mueller of Willow Bend Farm LLC, in Clifton Springs, N.Y., and John Vosters of Milksource LLC in Kaukauna, Wis. These dairymen shared what they have learned as they navigate overseeing a multi-site dairy, along with rookie mistakes to avoid.
Willow Bend Farm LLC includes three locations: Willow Bend Farm, Spring Hope Dairy, and Bonna Terra Farm. In total, they have 5,600 milking cows and 90 team members.
Jenna Byrne
April 4, 2024
