Even though her operation did custom raising where the animals were not their own, calf comfort and performance were always number one on her list. She set a standard of expectation for her employees, her animals and those who did business with her. Sherry Arnold entered the agriculture industry at a time when women were not taken seriously in ag, let alone as the owner of a farm or an authority on animal care. Sherry Arnold, Busses Barron Acres, Barron, Wisconsin Nominated by Eva Diaz and Matias Sjogren Through his public speaking, press and podcasts, I also find that Austin is showing the greater population what it means to farm, humanizing and explaining it in a way for those who have never been near a cow to come away with a greater understanding of this beautiful profession. Austin’s approach is rooted in family – past, present and future generations – and he views sustainability as the right thing to do, as it will leave not only his animals in a better place, but his farm and the land in a better condition for his descendants.
He is also trying to show that a dairy operation, correctly managed, can be carbon-neutral. Here are brief tributes to dairy’s influencers (in alphabetical order) from those who nominated them.Īustin Allred, Royal Dairy, Royal City, WashingtonĪustin Allred is trying to show that regenerative ag is possible on large-scale operations.
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There are industry veterans and some representing a new generation of involvement.įrom these narratives, it’s obvious that dairy’s influencers combine both knowledge and passion, with their impact calculated not in numbers but measured in the effect they have in the personal and professional lives of others. Some are recognizable through their presentations at conferences or their organizational leadership. You may recognize several influencers from previous pages of Progressive Dairy, either through their articles highlighting research or features sharing their dairy management insights. Our readers responded, recognizing teachers, advisers, entrepreneurs, innovators, advocates, other producers and family members.
We asked for not only a brief description of “what” those influencers do, but also for personal reflections on the “why” that makes them so influential. Rather, it was meant to provide an opportunity for readers to publicly recognize those who helped shape their lives, careers and dairy farms. When we extended the invitation, it was not meant to create an “award” program.
In the social media world, “influencer” has become a term used to describe someone who can sway a target audience, often measured by the number of their “followers.” We took a broader, perhaps “old-school” approach, seeking individuals who personally shape, engage, motivate and inspire others, creating a positive impact locally, regionally and/or nationally. Jack Mallonee: Managing an automated milking system on a pasture-based dairy and opportunities available for young people in dairy
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