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Nellis Family Farm — FarmHER + RanchHER Season 7, Ep. 12

FarmHER Chris Nellis and her daughters navigate loss while carrying on a 300-year farm legacy, milking cows in upstate New York.

January 28, 2026 03:27 PM • 
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The Nellis Family — FarmHER + RanchHER Season 7, Episode 12

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After losing their father in 2023, the Nellis women, Chris and her daughters Brittany and Erin, stepped up to run their 300-year-old dairy farm. FarmHER + RanchHER Host Kirbe Schnoor rises before dawn to milk cows, vaccinate cattle, and learn the rich history of this operation.

The Nellis Family’s story is one of legacy, love, and the will to keep the farm thriving for future generations.

Ways to Watch

Watch this all-new episode of FarmHER + RanchHER featuring Dairy FarmHER Chris Nellis on Thursday, January 29 at 8:30 PM ET — only on RFD Network! Catch encore airings of the episode on Fridays at 12 AM, Saturdays at 3:30 PM, and Sundays at 10 PM ET. You can also stream any episode of FarmHER + RanchHER anytime with your annual subscription to RFD+.

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