Dreaming big with first-generation Canadian dairy farmer Suz Brouwer

The first Canadian Progressive Dairy Podcast guest hails from Prince Edward Island and has made her mark on the dairy industry as a first-generation dairy farmer. Host Matti McBride chats with Suz Brouwer about her dream of owning a dairy, her work to acquire one and the lessons learned along the way.  Here is the episode breakdown: 0:45 – Get to know Eastview Dairy2:42 – What sparked Brouwer’s interest in dairy farming4:05 – The journey to Eastview Dairy7:50 – Handling negative feedback when sharing goals10:30 – Brouwer’s advice for young people interested in dairy farming12:55 – Skills acquired that have aided in Brouwer’s own dairy management14:40 – Facing challenges and maintaining a vision16:20 – Brouwer reflects on the first day cows were milked on her dairy17:45 – Lessons learned in the first year of dairy farming19:00 – Challenges and triumphs of being a first-generation dairy farmer21:40 – Rapid-fire questions