High Quality Milk

I am pumped up with pride right now! This is our second year running the farm and we just received our second award!

My first goal on this farm is to have happy employees and cows. I think this award is proof that we are achieving that goal.

We give our employees a percentage of our quality bonus that we get on our milk check. At first we gave out a rare tiny check, but now we get a substantial amount every month. By sharing and educating our employees, I have made them serious team players on our farm. That works better for them, me and our cows. Cows need to be happy and healthy to give good quality milk. Employees need to feel like a part of the team to give their best effort.

I really do appreciate my employees efforts on our farm! We have a great group of guys.

When I see stories in the news about farmers abusing their cows I am amazed at the stupidity. Not only does it appall me that anyone could be so cruel, but it costs them money. A cow that is even a little stressed by being moved to a different pen will slow her milk production down, and that's when it's done with calm quiet hands. Now, what must happen if a person is loud and abusive to one of these docile creatures? Her production drops and her milk can lose quality. Call me crazy, but I have so much respect for the cows and horses in my life.