When thinking about the typical work of dairy farmers, the number 365 comes to mind – 365 days of milking cows, feeding cattle, growing crops, raising calves and heifers – the list of work to complete spans every day of the year, and year after year, with few to no stops.

Balancing hours spent working on a dairy farm with family time can prove to be quite a challenge for many in our industry. With countless farm tasks that need to be completed each day, it can be difficult to set aside time to focus solely on family.

Picture this: An adorable one-year-old boy donning a red bandana and cow-print diaper nestled next to a dazzling white and black speckled Holstein calf lying in a picturesque green pasture.

When it comes to commemorating a milestone, what is the best way to celebrate? With cake, of course. The cake to celebrate the milestone in this story is carefully baked, decorated with purple frosting and an array of colorful sprinkles, and topped with 25 candles.

As World Dairy Expo quickly approaches, exhibitors, companies and attendees can expect the return of staple events and look forward to new additions to this year’s overall experience.

For the 53 years World Dairy Expo has existed, so has the partnership with ABS Global. The company, which is known as a world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and udder care products, has remained a longtime sponsor and board participant of the annual event.

Avonlea Genetics Inc. aims to supply tools for dairy’s progress while striving to earn World Dairy Expo champion honors to add to their herd’s award tool chest.

World Dairy Expo is enjoyed by more than 65,000 people from nearly 100 countries each year. At the annual event, board members, sponsors and countless volunteers come together to make it the best possible experience for visitors, industry professionals and exhibitors.

From show ring display setup to commercial exhibitor move in, working at World Dairy Expo’s official gift shop to parking cars, assisting ringside and beyond, Richard Stampfl has filled a variety of roles.

Committed: feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity or job; wholeheartedly dedicated. (Oxford Dictionary). World Dairy Expo’s 2019 Dairyman of the Year embodies this definition of what it means to be truly committed.