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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 26 MIN

STtalks #242 - Growth & Genetics at Vanden Berge Dairy with Curtis Vanden Berge

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We sit down with Curtis Vanden Berge of Vanden Berge Dairy in Bakersfield, California to learn more about his family’s progressive operation. Curtis shares the dairy's history starting from its start in 1958 and the growth through the years, today Vanden Berge Dairy is milking 2,800 cows and farming close to 2,000 acres. We discuss the adoption of genetic technologies, including IVF and genomic testing, which have significantly improved the herd's quality. Other topics include beef-on-dairy integration, sustainability practices, and the importance of data collection. Curtis also touches on the future goals for Vanden Berge Dairy, emphasizing continuous improvement and sustainability!

We sit down with Curtis Vanden Berge of Vanden Berge Dairy in Bakersfield, California to learn more about his family’s progressive operation. Curtis shares the dairy's history starting from its start in 1958 and the growth through the years, today Vanden Berge Dairy is milking 2,800 cows and farming close to 2,000 acres. We discuss the adoption of genetic technologies, including IVF and genomic testing, which have significantly improved the herd's quality. Other topics include beef-on-dairy integration, sustainability practices, and the importance of data collection. Curtis also touches on the future goals for Vanden Berge Dairy, emphasizing continuous improvement and sustainability!

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