Prepare for next generation

Lynn Grooms
Jan 11, 2019
Jan 11, 2019

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Cows walk from the pasture to the parlor at Broadland Grass Acres. Milk from the 110-cow crossbred herd recently averaged levels of 4.7 percent fat and 3.4 percent protein.

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The Klussendorf family enjoy sharing a winter walk. From left are Owen, Ryan, Max, Cheri and Kale of Broadland Grass Farm near Medford, Wisconsin.

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A feeding area at Broadland Grass Farm can accommodate about 150 cows. They receive supplemental feed for increased energy.

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Grazing has enabled the Klussendorf family to build their family dairy farm cost effectively, says Ryan Klussendorf.

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Editor’s note: Agri-View is featuring a series on dairy farmers and other individuals serving on Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0.

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Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin. Email lgrooms@madison.com to contact her.