Uplevel Dairy Talks with Hans Nederend from Nederend Dairies in Marsing, Idaho

What does it take to maintain milk quality at a level of less than 75,000 SCC on 9,000 cows for 15 consecutive years? You might be surprised. Peggy is catching up with Hans Nederend III from Nederend Dairies in Marsing, Idaho, who shared his secrets to milk quality success at the 2024 National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting.  A past National Dairy Quality Award winner, Hans talks about:

– Consistency, persistency and his daily tracking spread sheet
– His performance-based pay system
– How he motivates his team of milking professionals

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Part 2: Perseverance and Living on Purpose

Hans Nederend isn’t only committed to producing high-quality milk on his dairies. He’s also committed to living a high-quality life. Whether it’s leading his family or leading his team, hear how Hans keeps his faith at the center of his roles as both a dad and a dairyman. In his responses, Hans talks about:

– The book that changed his life and his leadership
– The Calvin Coolidge quote on his business card
– Honoring God by living out your purpose

Episode Links
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Watch this episode on the Uplevel Dairy YouTube channel.