In a recent episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sat down with Gary and Cris Peterson, their son Ben Peterson, and Dairy Manager Nathan Brandt to explore the leadership, culture, communication, and innovation that transformed a small family dairy into a thriving 1,000-cow operation.

Building a Resilient Business

The conversation offers valuable lessons for dairy producers looking to create resilient businesses that can thrive well into the future. The family dairy farm has successfully blended traditional family values with modern dairy management, including genomic testing, feed efficiency, and building trust across generations.

Whether you’re navigating farm transition, building a team, or looking for ways to strengthen your operation’s culture, this episode delivers practical insights from a farm that has found success through its commitment to family and faith.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.