Dairy Month Spotlight: Oregon Family Blends Tradition and Technology

Fir Ridge Holstein Farm continues to embrace new technology while raising registered Holsteins.

SCIO, Ore. (RFD News) — Fir Ridge Holstein Farm is a historic, family-owned dairy operation in Oregon.

According to Holstein USA, the Ruby family was among the first to bring registered Holsteins to the state and has built a reputation for producing high-quality milk.

The family has continued to grow the dairy by embracing technology, including robotic feed pushers that help improve efficiency on the farm.

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