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Connecting Through Conversation: A Wisconsin Farmer’s Plea for Rural Mental Health
Josh Steiner, a dairy farmer in Monroe, Wisconsin, is a strong advocate for open communication in rural communities, especially concerning mental health. This conviction stems from his own profound personal tragedy: the loss of a child due to a rare pregnancy complication. During that difficult time, Steiner admits he “put that mental fence up,” isolating…
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Wisconsin Dairy Farms Rally After Tornado Outbreak
On May 15th, a series of 14 tornadoes tore through Wisconsin, devastating several dairy farms, including those of Brenda and Jeff Elsinger in Lomira and the Schwandt family near Juneau. The Elsingers’ freestall barn was destroyed by an EF1 tornado, a heartbreaking loss for Brenda who had dedicated 36 years to building their dairy operation.…
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Never Give Up: Resilience, Innovation Fuel Tom & Kelli Cull’s Budjon Farms Success
Over 25 years, Tom and Kelli Cull transformed Budjon Farms from humble beginnings into a world-renowned Holstein breeding, showing, and boarding operation. Leveraging Tom’s farm background and Kelli’s extensive AI industry experience, they pioneered a diversified business model focused on elite show cattle care, moving beyond traditional dairy reliance. Their success stems from innovation (like…
