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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

A Plan Opens the Doors to Dairying

While growing up on a small beef farm near Rib Lake, Wisconsin, Brandon Probst showed early interest in dairying and at age 12 began milking cows for neighbors Glenn and Mary Harder. His work for them continued through high school, and from the Harders he began learning the skills needed to eventually manage an organic, grass-based dairy.

  The couple recognized the youth's aptitude for the work. With plans for their own retirement on the horizon, they began speaking with Brandon about his future career path. These discussions led to a three-year plan intended to prepare him for managing his own dairy.