About Us

It is easy to go to the store and grab a gallon of milk or a container of yogurt, but many of us don’t know the farmers, the people, and the families behind the nutritious dairy products we enjoy. This blog is designed to connect you with your local farmers and offer a glimpse into what life is like on a Utah or Nevada dairy farm. We hope you will enjoy meeting and getting to know your dairy farmers. We believe that food tastes better when we know where it’s from!

In 2012, we will hear more from individual farmers and follow them throughout the year. We are thrilled to have several women as frequent voices on “The Cow Locale.”

MEET YOUR GUEST BLOGGERS

	In 1976 Val Christoph and her husband Bill established Liberty Jersey Farm in Fallon, NV. Val loves being on the farm. She works alongside her husband and everything about the dairy farm lifestyle. Their 3 children are grown and off to college, but Val keeps busy. She is the farm’s CFO and loves to embroider, read historical fiction, and spend time in the kitchen. She is always looking for new dairy recipes.
	Ellissa Clark is a busy 16-year old. She lives on her family’s dairy farm with her older brother and 4 younger sisters in Morgan, UT. In addition to milking cows, chopping corn, participating in 4H and serving an active role in her high school, Ellissa loves soccer, skiing & snowboarding, and throwing implements as part of the Morgan High School Track Team. She shared her first story on this blog in December of 2011
	Jennifer Olsen is a self-proclaimed “Jill of all Trades.” Her husband Mike Olsen is a 3rd generation dairyman on Sage Hill Farm in Fallon, Nevada. She is a certified teacher but is prepping for a new baby and busy with the farm – Jennifer is the bookkeeper, hay-chopper, and assists the vet at each visit. This is Jennifer on her wedding day.
	Lacey Papageorge grew up on Pappy’s Farm in Weber County where her father and grandfather run and operate a multi-generational dairy and breed award-winning stock. She is passionate about showing dairy cattle and is active in FFA and 4H. Lacey just recently started attending Utah State University in Logan, UT.
	Robyn Buttars is the author of two award winning country fiction books, Christmas Rose and Simply Jenny (soon to be released as Country Tied.). She and her husband, Kent, are the parents of six children and grandparents of three. They live in Lewiston, Utah on the dairy farm that has been in the family for three generations. Robyn is a registered nurse and award-winning composer. Visit Robyn on her blog: robynbuttars.blogspot.com
	Braden Anderson has grown up on his family’s farm in Newton, UT. For as long as he can remember, he has wanted to be around and work with cattle. He enjoys working with his dad and hopes to take over someday as the fourth generation of Andersons to own, manage, and operate the dairy. In addition to enjoying farm life, Braden loves playing baseball.