Let's meet an award-winning Wisconsin Holstein breeder!

This past weekend, the ag community and consumers alike celebrated National Milk Day, and a Wisconsin native is a shining example of the new generation of dairy producers.

He was named last year’s Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder by Holstein Association USA.

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Let’s meet an award-winning Wisconsin Holstein breeder!