Location: Delta, Colorado Age: 58 My dairy’s history: My brothers and I grew up on the dairy helping Dad. After the flood, Tina and I made the decision to move to higher ground from my father’s dairy to start our own in 1984. My dad gave me 50 cows. Today we are milking 330 cows three times a day. We also own and farm 500 acres of corn and alfalfa hay. Our sons, Carlin and Joey, are helping out on the dairy and farming. If I wasn’t a dairyman, I would be ... a machinist. I have been a member of DFA for … 13 years.

Location: Hobbs, New Mexico Age: 59 My dairy’s history: I started dairying in 1973. I had a cash-and-carry milk plant for 25 years, milking 200 cows and selling all fluid milk to stores in the local area. In 1998, I decided to close the retail facility and build a dairy. Today I operate two dairies – one with a herd of Holsteins and another with a herd of Jerseys. If I wasn’t a dairyman, I would be ... a contractor building dairies. I have been a member of DFA for ... 13 years.

Location: Newberry, South Carolina Age: 64 My dairy’s history: The dairy was started by my father in 1949. My brother Elliott and I joined when we were grown, and now my son, Scott, and Elliott’s son, Gary, have joined the operation, as well. Gary’s son will be joining us shortly. If I wasn’t a dairyman, I would be ... some other type of farmer, because I like the outdoors. I have been a member of DFA for … 18 years.

Location: Garnavillo, Iowa My dairy’s history: I am a fifth generation farmer at Rolling Prairie dairy, where we have a milking herd of 200. I farm full time with my parents, Dan & Ann Walther and my two brothers, Jordan Walther and Jaaron Walther. Registered Guernseys have been a continuous part of our family farming operation since 1924. If I wasn’t a dairyman, I would be … I would likely be an accountant. However, I have a passion for broadcast journalism, particularly radio – which would suit me well as I rarely seem to be at a loss for words.

Senior, Delaware Valley College Intern with Center for Dairy Excellence Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm double majoring in dairy science and animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? I have grown up and been actively involved on 150-acre production agriculture farm with my family that also owns and operates Romberger Farm Supply, a feed mill that also offers nutritional consulting services. We raise replacement dairy heifers, manage Hereford & Angus beef herds, and Boer goats along with corn, soybeans, and hay crops. I’ve been a member of 4-H and FFA showing dairy cattle and participating in judging & showmanship contests Q. What previous internship positions have you held? Summer Dairy Farm Employment receiving internship funds from Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania.

Senior, University of Wisconsin-Madison Communications Intern with East Central/Select Sires Based in Waupun, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in life sciences communication. Q. What is your agricultural background? I grew up on my family’s 300 cow Holstein dairy farm in Granton, Wisconsin. I grew up showing dairy, beef and pigs and was very active in FFA and 4-H. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? In 2009, I interned at the Clark County Extension and last year I was the Marketing Intern at Agri-Nutrition Consulting, Inc. Internship information Q. What will your responsibilities be this summer? I will be responsible for writing press releases and testimonials, designing a new product catalog, creating newsletters and brochures, and ordering milk and cookies for county fairs in the state. Q. What do you hope to have learned by the end of your internship?

Senior, Penn State University Intern with Center for Dairy Excellence Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I am majoring in animal sciences, business management option, with a minor in agribusiness management. Q. What is your agricultural background? I grew up right outside of Annapolis, Maryland. Although I did not grow up on dairy farm, in my 10 years in 4-H, I leased dairy heifers from various farmers around the state of Maryland. While in 4-H, I showed and competed in dairy judging at the local, state and national levels. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? Last summer, I interned with the Maryland 4-H Foundation, Inc. I have also interned at the Central Maryland Research & Education Center Dairy Farm. Internship information Q. What will your responsibilities be this summer?

2011 Graduate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Marketing Communications Intern with Filament Marketing Based in Madison, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area did you pursue a degree?I graduated with degrees in dairy science and life sciences communication. Q. What is your agricultural background? I grew up on my family’s 140-cow dairy farm in Stoughton, Wisconsin. I was actively involved in 4-H where I participated in dairy judging on local, state and national levels. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? Last summer I was the Marketing and Communications intern at East Central/Select Sires. I have also interned with UW-Extension Dairy Youth Programs and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Junior, University of Kentucky Editorial Intern for Progressive Dairyman magazine Based in Jerome, Idaho Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in agricultural communications and integrated strategic communications with a public relations emphasis. Q. What is your agricultural background? I started showing Brown Swiss in 2002. After showing for a couple of years, I wanted to improve the cattle that I was showing as well as the genetics. That goal lead me to start using embryo transfer.