Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with more news about the bankruptcy breakup of Dean Foods and Dairy Farmers of America. Then, we meet featured guest Todd Koch. www.tmkcreamery.com Todd's love for dairy cows is historically rooted in his family since the time his ancestors came to the United States and established several farms in the Northwest. Over the years, TMK Farm has established an aggressive breeding program to institute excellent dairy genetics. TMK Farm is a small, family farm that has enjoyed the privilege of dairying and continues diligently breeding for exceptional dairy genetics. Cheesemaking produces a whey byproduct that they had been spreading on their fields as a soil enhancement. But ingenuity struck and the Kochs found a rather unique use for their whey: They use it to produce a vodka-style spirit called “Cowcohol.” Finally, Doug opines about how farmers are dealing with COVID 19 getting summer farm workers. Doug says the Guest Worker Program needs a swift kick in the pants.
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