Dairyland Darling | Born to Dairy - Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Her idea of self-care is eating string cheese in peace while waiting for a vet call. If you think you’re busy, she’s already milked 60 head, signed a field trip permission slip, and fixed a broken gate — and it’s not even 10 a.m.

The Farm Runs on Her (and Caffeine)
The cows report to her. So do the kids, the calendar, and the guy dropping off seed who’s “just gonna swing by around 4:00.” She’s up before the sun and somehow still keeps track of ration changes, vet visits, and who’s out of clean socks. She doesn’t do drama, but she does do PTO meetings, bulk tank repairs, and chili for 40 — all in one day.

If she had a dollar for every time someone asked “Do you really do all that yourself?”…well, she’d probably just invest it in automated herd monitoring tech and a new hydraulic gate.

Her Core Values

HIGHLY SKILLED, LIGHTLY SARCASTIC:
She's the kind of smart that troubleshoots robotic milkers while calming a panicked toddler.

LEADS WITH LAUGHS:
She tells it like it is — usually while reviewing feed rations and cleaning peanut butter off a car seat.

BUILT-IN GPS:
Knows where everything is: the Bluetooth earbud she dropped in the barn, the backup power supply, and the emotional temperature of the 4-H committee.

Proudly Wisconsin:
Equal parts grit, glam, and Grade A milk.

She's the Real Deal

The Dairyland Darling isn’t trying to be inspirational — she just is. She shows up, she shows how, and she shows everyone that real strength looks a lot like getting sh*t done in insulated boots and a perfectly timed smirk.

SHE'S NOT HERE TO IMPRESS YOU. SHE'S HERE TO RUN A FARM, RAISE A FAMILY, AND REMIND THE WORLD THAT "LIKE A GIRL" IS THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE COMPLIMENT.

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