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5 days ago | 
bovinevetonline.com | Peggy Coffeen
Do you dread networking events and small talk? Maybe you’ve been told you are hard to talk to or you struggle to get past the “where are you from, what do you do” conversation that ends in an awkward silence. Whether you are a dairy producer or a professional serving the dairy community, if this is you, keep reading.
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5 days ago | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
Do you dread networking events and small talk? Maybe you’ve been told you are hard to talk to or you struggle to get past the “where are you from, what do you do” conversation that ends in an awkward silence. Whether you are a dairy producer or a professional serving the dairy community, if this is you, keep reading.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
On the tranquil trails of southern Wisconsin, a remarkable story unfolds. It's a tale of endurance, perseverance, and, above all, purpose—one that transcends personal aspiration and serves a greater cause. This is the story of Jordan Matthews, a dairyman from Rosy-Lane Holsteins who is not just running for fitness but running with a mission to support cancer research.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
On a recent Uplevel Dairy Podcast featuring Lynn Paulson, agribusiness development director with Bell Bank, a prominent theme emerged—understanding farmland trends and how these shifts may impact the broader agricultural community. In an era where precision is key, discussing farmland value trends, the machinery market, and the economic environment offers illuminating insights for producers and investors alike.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
Gen Z has made their way into the dairy workforce, both on the farm and out in the field. Perhaps it’s that sharp young manager on your dairy, or the new team member that just hopped out of the truck with you nutritionist, you could very well be interacting right now with a young person who will go on to be a game-changer in the dairy industry.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
Do you ever wish you had a 24-hour herds person who never showed up late, never complained, and picked up on a problem with a cow better than you could? Well, that's what automation has done for Jessica Pralle Trimner. At Miltrim Farms, home to 3,400 cows, technology is the backbone of their operations, featuring 30 milking robots under one roof, along side a 1,400-cow conventional herringbone parlor.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
In the competitive world of dairy farming, finding and keeping top talent can be a challenging task. However, at Paramount Calves LLC in Darlington, Wisconsin, a unique approach to workforce development has led to remarkable success in employee retention.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
wtaq.com | Peggy Coffeen
By Peggy CoffeenIn 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.
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May 31, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
People don’t buy what you do. They buy why you do it.”That’s one of the core messages from Simon Sinek’s famed book and TED Talk, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. While the inspirational author and speaker certainly has his credibility, I’ll take a good dairyman’s word over Sinek’s any day.
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May 20, 2024 | 
dairyherd.com | Peggy Coffeen
In Episode 108 of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, dairy manager-turned-software developer and founder of the Dairy Performance Network, Manny Salcedo, discusses the three-step audit he and his team walk dairy owners and managers through to help them determine if investing in technology is likely to deliver on their dream of making management easier and the dairy business more profitable. Before signing on a dotted line, let's delve into the three essential factors mentioned by Salcedo:1.
