Cow-Side Conversations
“Cowside Conversations” is a monthly podcast brought to you by the Center for Dairy Excellence. We’ve heard time and time again that dairy farmers learn the most from other dairy farmers. So, in this podcast we’re going to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across Pennsylvania.
Cow-Side Conversations
Episode 4: Rod Hissong discusses satellite dairies, group calf facilities, and cultivating a team
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Center for Dairy Excellence
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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With limited land availability on their home farms, many Pennsylvania dairy farmers are considering investing in satellite dairies. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Rod Hissong of Mercer Vu Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania opened up about their journey to investing in a satellite dairy in Virginia – 65 miles away from their home dairy farm. He also shares their unique approach to calf management, including a group housing facility and feeding acidified milk. Rod also offered tips they’ve learned along the way about cultivating a diverse workforce and a team of dedicated employees at two locations.
