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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 62 episodes
Cow-Side Conversations
Latest Episodes
Episode 10: Jennifer Metzler opens up about a recent parlor fire and the community support that carried them through the aftermath
In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jennifer Metzler of Pleasant View Farms in Blair County, Pennsylvania opens up about an unexpected parlor fire and describes the aftermath – and recovery – for their 3,700-cow herd. Jennifer describes ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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34:14
Episode 9: Zach Kreger describes how small dairies can continue to compete and shares how simple improvements have almost doubled production
In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Zach Kreger of Kreger Farms in Tioga County, Pennsylvania describes how he and his wife, Heidi, have made slow and steady progress over the last 11 years on his family’s 75-cow dairy farm. From simple ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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37:26
Episode 8: Greg Hemsarth shares how they’ve integrated robots into the herd, built trust with employees, and took a proactive approach to transition planning
In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Greg Hemsarth of Hemsarth Dairy in Columbia County, Pennsylvania talks through his family’s decision to invest in robotic milking technol...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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37:36
Episode 7: Angie Breneman describes new facilities on the farm, what it's like to balance on and off-farm jobs, and how she keeps things in perspective
In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Angie Breneman of Franklin View Farms LLC in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania describes their constant focus on cow comfort – and how after many years of making modifications to their current facilities,...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:03:46
Episode 6: Joel Krall opens up about working with the hand he has been given and making the most of unexpected opportunities
In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Joel Krall of Furnace Hill Holsteins in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania opens up about how he has re-shaped his mindset to be content with t...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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57:05
