Taking risks and making milk

June 18, 2013

In 1945, 80 percent of U.S. jobs were in businesses that made things. The remaining 20 percent were in service related industries. In his latest column, John Frey talks about how this has changed and the risks and rewards associated with the dairy business. PD Click here for the column.

John Frey

Center for Dairy Excellence

KEYWORDS legacy

TOPICS Progressive Dairy Business Management

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