Cow-Side Conversations

Episode 6: Duane Stoltzfus Talks About Forage and Feeding Strategies, Digester, and Succession Planning

April 15, 2024 Center for Dairy Excellence Season 4 Episode 6
Cow-Side Conversations
Episode 6: Duane Stoltzfus Talks About Forage and Feeding Strategies, Digester, and Succession Planning
Show Notes

Duane Stoltzfus of Pennwood Farms LLC in Somerset County, PA shares a glimpse inside their nutrition program, the feeding decisions they make for their 600-cow herd as they crop 2,000 acres, and the return on investment they’ve seen after implementing a feed watch technology system. He also describes the ups and downs of having a digester on their farm and explains the lengthy, but fulfilling, journey their family took to develop a transition plan that provides opportunities for the next generation.