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dairy farming “They don’t understand that we have to treat them humanely,” Scott explained. “The better we treat the cows, the better they’re going to treat us. “People are going off what they hear and what they fear. If it’s harmful to the consumer; it’s harmful to me and my family. And I’m not going to give it to them if it’s dangerous.” That’s when firsthand education becomes crucial to the industry, Scott said. With a decline in the number of family farms and the increase in city dwellers, fewer people know where their food comes from. So for a handful of years, the Jackson and Clinton County Dairy Association have hosted Lunch on the To maintain the organic certification standards, the Lynches raise their own cattle on their Cascade farm. Dairy Farm in June. “We’ve served about 1,600 people at these things, walking people through the milking parlor, letting them see the cows get milked, seeing their comfortable living conditions,” Scott said. “People are just amazed at what we do.” The drop in demand and prices affects not only the producers but their hired hands as well. For the Hingtgens, that’s two part-time employees and full-time worker Brad Till. The lack of processing capacity in Iowa is another issue, leaving a glut of milk, Tranel said. “More milk is being produced now than ever before,” said Tranel, who grew up on a dairy farm. Despite fluctuating markets and unpredictable weather, Marvin is in the dairy business for the long haul. “We’re raising good, responsible kids and doing what we love,” he said. “Being our own boss, we can pick and choose what we’re going to be doing each day. I don’t think there’s anything else I’d rather do.” n Iowa Milk Facts Milk production in Iowa in June totaled 426 million pounds, up 1.7% from June, 2016 The average number of milk cows was 217,000. Average milk production per cow was 1,965 lbs. Annually contributes in excess of $1.5 billion to Iowa’s economy Provides more than 26,000 jobs - including jobs on dairy farms,and by dairy processors WE CAN WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR PERSONALIZED BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL PLAN. Jim Gerardy, CLTC Financial Representative jim.gerardy@nm.com 1000 East Platt St Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 (563) 652-6109 (office) (563) 320-3064 (cell) 05-4002 © 2017 Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and member of FINRA and SIPC. James John Gerardy, Insurance Agent(s) of NM. James John Gerarady, Registered Representative(s) of NMIS. fall 2017 | Eastern Iowa Farmer 29
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