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The SeconDairy Podcast

by Travis Thompson

A podcast promoting farming and agriculture, discussing the dairy industry with special interests in robotics, talking about veterinary medicine while also including special podcasts dedicated to the local community.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 135: Mitch Henry; Henry Hoof Care.

    Mitch Henry is a hoof trimmer from Dover, Ohio. Working in and around the dairy industry, Mitch eventually found his area of interest and started to trim hooves. After schooling and an apprenticeship, Mitch started Henry Hoof Care and has been concentrating on bovine podiatry since 2013.

  2. Episode 134: Tristan Swartz; Doing it Wrong Dairy.

    Tristan Swartz is a dairy farmer from Gilman, Wisconsin who has became an internet sensation and advocate for the agricultural industry. Originally from Missouri, Tristan moved to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to fulfill his dream to own and operate a farm. Along the way, he has learned and…

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  3. Episode 133: Mr. Dave Hyde President of R-CALF and Mr. Steve Cronebaugh

    Dave Hyde is back with major updates in the cattle industry. Steve Cronebaugh is in the co pilot seat! R-CALF: PO BOX 30715 Billings, MT 59107 Washington D.C. Capital Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Dave's contact info: 740-381-2699; [email protected]

  4. Episode 132: Dr. Monika Dziuba, DVM of Dairy MD.

    Monika Dziuba is an independent dairy veterinarian that works with farms in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Her work on farm focuses on milk quality and parlor efficiency evaluations, calf health and management, and in Spanish employee training. She is a 2023 graduate from Michigan State University...

  5. Episode 131: Fingering it Out with Sophia Cronebaugh.

    Sophia Cronebaugh is the second eldest of the 6th Generation of the Cronebaugh Family. She is finishing up her Freshman year at Tuscarawas Central Catholic School District. Striving to be a veterinarian, Sophia excels at academics at school while also participating in many sports such as track…

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  6. Episode 130: Seth Gerber from Gerber and Sons, Inc.

    Seth Gerber is the president, general manager and the 5th generation to run Gerber and Son, Inc. of Baltic, Ohio. After earning his business degree from Muskingum College in 2002, Seth joined Provia where he worked until 2011. Seth proudly took over the family business shortly after and has...

  7. Episode 129: Dr. Jim Honigford; Veterinarian and Joel Honigford; University of Michigan Alumni; Performance Life Coach.

    Doc Jim Honigford is a mixed animal practitioner, owner and partner from Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Dr. Honigford earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences in 1986 from OSU and then went on to earn is DVM from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in...

  8. Episode 128: David Hyde, President of R-Calf USA

    David Hyde from Episode 74 is back for another episode, this time as President of R-Calf USA. David is on Facebook. Check out R-Calf USA at www.r-calfusa.com

  9. Episode 127: Pastor Dave VanDonge.

    Dave VanDonge is the Dover Campus Pastor of New Pointe Community Church. Growing up in Soldier, Kansas, Pastor Dave attended Jackson Heights High School and participated in many sports. Even at a young age Dave had a calling to serve God. After high school Dave attended Manhattan Christian…

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  10. Episode 126: The Jones Brothers from D and J Sales and Service

    Ohio State Representative Don Jones from Episodes 63 and 82 is back and this time with his twin brother Jon. Check out the details on Episode 63 for Don Jones' biography. Jon is the older of the Jones brothers being born first. Like Don, Jon attended Ashland University and graduated with a degree...

  11. Episode 125: Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services.

    Location Manager Katey Hrovat and Account Manager Susan Orr of Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services stopped by The Thompson SeconDairy Farm. They got to visit all of the cows, watch the robot milk and learn about the dairy industry. They put on one heck of a podcast episode and educated us…

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  12. Episode 124: Baily DeGroat aka The Turquoise Vet; Business Owner and 4th Year Veterinary Student.

    The Turquoise Vet from Episode 39 is back to give us an update as she finishes her veterinary education at THE Ohio State University Veterinary College. Find her on Instagram @theturquoisevet; @turquoisevet_shop and follow on Facebook.

  13. Episode 123: Fingering it Out with Reed "Iceman" Cronebaugh.

    Mr. Reed Cronebaugh is a 9th grader from New Philadelphia High School in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He and his dad Jeff stopped by to record another edition of Fingering it Out. Reed participates in 4-H, Club Wrestling, Music and has an interest in most subjects in school.

  14. Episode 122: David Mageean; Robotic and Grazing Dairy Farmer; Bovine A.I. Specialist; Engineer & Farm Store Retailer.

    David Mageean is co owner and co operator of Annie G's Dairy in Ann Arbor, Michigan (or State Up North if you are an Ohioan). A native of Ireland, David earned a degree in engineering but has always had a passion for cows. He specialized in dairy cattle artificial insemination, managing...

  15. Episode 121: Kathryn Miller, DVM; Mixed Animal Practitioner and Practice Owner.

    Dr. Kathryn Miller is a mixed animal veterinarian and owner of Rocking KM Veterinary Services in Kansas, USA. After graduating from Kansas State veterinary school, Dr. Miller interned in equine surgery. Dr. Miller shifted gears after her internship and soon purchased her business and went in to...

  16. Episode 120: Brenna Beard; Grain Farmer; "Ag" vocate; Agribusiness Women.

    Brenna "Bob" Beard is a 6th generation farmer and territory manager for Corteva Agrisciences in Central Indiana. Brenna showed pigs and lambs throughout her youth and even was a member of the Junior Board of Directors for the National Junior Swine Association. After earing her degree in…

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  17. Episode 119: Robotic Milker Round Table Discussion.

    Mark Dotterer Episode 15, Kyle Daughtery Episodes 78 &108, Marco Verhaar Episode 111 and Scott Specht 116 join in The Milk House to discuss dairy farming with robots. The Coshocton 2024 Fall Foliage and Farm Tour coming up October 19th and 20th will stop by Daughtery Dairy Farms....

  18. Episode 118: Dr. Petra Szymkowicz, DVM; Creek Valley Veterinary Services

    Doc Pae from Episode 41 is back! She started her own practice this year and it is called Creek Valley Veterinary Services. For any inquires for veterinary care contact her at 330-341-2788; [email protected]; creekvalleyvet.com.

  19. Episode 117: Caleb Raber.

    Caleb Raber is a self made go getter from Saltillo, Ohio. Mr. Raber earned an automotive certificate after graduating from Highland Highschool. Caleb eventually found his passion in wood working which includes cabinet making, timber frame building and now as a part time tree...

  20. Episode 116: Robotic Dairy Farmer Scott Specht.

    Scott Specht and his family are celebrating 100 years on the family farm in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Scott is 4th generation to be a part of the family farm. The Spechts milk over 300 Holstein cows and some ProCross cows with Lely A5 Robots. Scott has an Associates Degree in Dairy Herd Management from…

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  21. Episode 115: Fingering it Out with Sawyer Cronebaugh!

    The Cronebaugh boys stopped by for another edition of Fingering It Out. This time Jeff's youngest Sawyer, tagged along! Sawyer is entering hist 7th year of school, attending the Junior High School at New Philadelphia Public School District of Ohio.

  22. Episode 114: Dr. Max Thornsberry, DVM

    Dr. Max Thornsberry is a retired food animal veterinarian from Missouri. In addition to his years of practice in the Missouri countryside, Dr. Thornsberry has been apart of sales for Milk Specialties Global, served as the R-CALF USA Presedent and is currently the Animal Health Committee Chair the...

  23. Episode 113: Retired Air Force Fighter Pilot and USAF Thunderbird Nicole "Fifi" Malachowski.

    Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Retired) was born in Santa Maria, CA and graduated high school in Las Vegas, NV. She earned her commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a minor in French. Following graduation she...

  24. Episode 112: The Punk Rock Farmer, Jonathan Lawler.

    Jonathan Lawler also known as The Punk Rock Farmer is a farmer, media producer, agricultural influencer and hunger/food advocate from Indiana, USA. The Punk Rock Farmer has grown produce, raised poultry and other livestock at Brandywine Creek Farms. Check out The Punk Rock Farmer on Instagram...

  25. Episode 111: Robotic Dairy Farmer Marco Verhaar.

    Marco Verhaar is a robotic dairy farmer, owner and operator of Red Mountain Jersey Farm of Bad Axe, The State Up North (Michigan). Born in the Netherlands, Marco and his family immigrated to the United States and began milking cows. Mr. Verhaar started his herd from his family's cows and is...

  26. Episode 110: Mr. Sam Wilder, Retired Chemistry Teacher.

    Sam Wilder is a retired high school teacher of 35 years. Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Wilder and his wife now resides in Southeastern Ohio. Sam earned a Geology degree from the University of Kentucky and then earned a teachers certificate in education at George Mason University. After...

  27. Episode 109: Dr. Blake Watson, DVM

    Dr. Blake Watson is a veterinarian from Frisco, Texas and attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate in Animal Science and then his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Watson spent his first years of practice in a livestock-based mixed animal practice where he worked on animals of all...

  28. Episode 108: Robotic Dairy Farmer Kyle Daughtery.

    Our friend Kyle Daughtery, robotic dairy farmer from Fresno, Ohio stopped by to give us an update since Episode 78. Kyle talks about his new feeding system, the Lely Vector along with some exciting changes to his family operation. Make friends with Kyle on Facebook.

  29. Episode 107: Meredyth Jones DVM, MS, DACVIM

    Dr. Meredyth Jones is a veterinary clinician, specializing in large animal internal medicine with food animal emphasis, from The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University. After receiving her Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University, Dr Jones served in…

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  30. Episode 106: Fingering it Out with Sybil Cronebaugh in The Milk House!

    The Cronebagh brothers are back and they brought a young listener, Steve's youngest daughter Sybil. Sybil is enrolled in the Tuscarawas Central Catholic School District. In addition to responsibilities on the farm and her 4-H projects, Sybil is also active in competitive penmanship, sports...

  31. Episode 105: Farming Sumbitch; Farmer; Social Media Influencer; AG-Vocate.

    Tom Corcoran or other wise known as Farming Sumbitch on social media, is a father, husband, first generation farmer from Western New York. His other credentials also include: Channel Seedsman along with a John Deere/Chevy/Peterbilt driving Sumbitch. Check out the Farming Sumbitch on Instagram and...

  32. Episode 104: Dr. Michelle Schack, DVM: Social Media Influencer; Veterinarian; Animal Welfare Advocate.

    Dr. Michelle Schack has been a predominately dairy veterinarian from Arizona since 2015. A native from California, Michelle began practicing near Phoenix, Arizona aftergraduating from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Since 2019, Dr. Michelle and her partners...

  33. Episode 103: Dr. Erin Homerosky, DVM

    Dr. Homerosky graduated in 2020 from THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her Bachelors of Science in Agriculture from OSU in 2016. Erin is large animal doctor at Orrville Vet Clinic. A native to South Webster, Ohio, she grew up raising cattle and horses and...

  34. Episode 102: The Tillamook Dairy Farmer, Derrick Josi

    Derrick Josi or also known as the Tillamook Dairy Farmer is a 4th generation dairy farmer, Ag-Vocate and social media influencer from Tillamook, Oregon. He and his family milk Jerseys and sell their milk to the Tillamook Creamery. Check out Derrick Josi on social media: Facebook: TDF Honest...

  35. Episode 101: The Modern Day Farm Chick, Annaliese Wegner: Ag-vocate, Dairy Farmer & Social Media Influencer.

    Annaliese Wegner, The Modern Day Farm Chick is a major social media influencer and AG-Vocate for the Dairy Industry and Agriculture. Her and her husband Tom are the 2nd generation to farm at his family's operation Wegnerlann Dairy, LLC in Ettrick, Wisconsin. Annaliese Wegner is the 5th generation...

  36. Episode 100: The Milkin Mammas; Erin Grawe and Megan Daluge.

    Erin Grawe and Megan Daluge, also known as the Milkin Mammas, are sisters from Janesville, Wisconsin. The Milkin Mammas are not only dairy farmers, but they are also business entrepreneurs, life coaches, mental and physical health advocates along with social media influencers for agriculture. Be...

  37. Episode 99: Dr. Daniel E. Evans Jr., DVM, retired veterinarian, Vietnam Veteran.

    Daniel E. Evans Jr., D.V.M. was born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. He attended Northern Michigan University and Youngstown State University before serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. He received his D.V.M. degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. Dr. Evans…

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  38. Episode 98: Stephanie Nash: AG-Vocate, Dairy Farmer, Business Entrepreneur, Singer.

    Stephanie Nash is a dairy farmer, AG-Vocate, business entrepreneur, singer and media/political contributor from Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Dairy Science at Fresno State University. Majority of the milk produced from her family's…

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  39. Episode 97: Mr. Chris Zoller and Mr. David Marrison from THE Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

    Chris Zoller is an Extension Educator and Interim Assistant Director of OSU Extension of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Chris has been contributed to the Agriculture Extension in Tuscarawas County for 32 years now. He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Education and his Masters…

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  40. Episode 96: Farmherliv; Olivia Orf; Agricultural Sales Representative and Ag-Vocator.

    Olivia Orf is an Agricultural Sales Representative for Ohio Ag Equipment in Millersburg, Ohio. Olivia is currently working towards her Associates Degree in Ag Communications from THE Ohio State University ATI and Bachelors Degree in Communications and Applied Policy from Ohio University. Check…

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  41. Episode 95: Dr. Charles Curie, DVM from The Country Doctor Veterinary Clinic.

    Dr. Charles Curie is a retired veterinarian of 45 years of practice, from Ashtabula County, Ohio. He started his business out of his parent's basement 2 years after graduating from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in 1978. He soon started The Country Doctor Veterinary Clinic in a…

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  42. Episode 94: Mr. Scott Higgins, ADA Mideast and Ohio Dairy Producers Association

    Scott Higgins is President and CEO of both the American Dairy Association Mideast along with Ohio Diary Producers Association. Mr. Higgins grew up on a dairy farm in Licking County, Ohio. Scott enrolled at THE Ohio State University and earned his Bachelors of Sciences in Agricultural Economics....

  43. Episode 93: Fingering It Out with the Cronebaugh Boys!

    We are Fingering It Out with Jeff and "Scuba" Steve Cronebaugh! Thank you for your support!

  44. Episode 92: Dr. Kevin Lahmers, DVM DACVP

    Dr Kevin Lahmers is a native from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Dr. Lahmers received a Bachelor in Science in Animal Sciences from THE Ohio State University. He then received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The College of Veterinary Medicine at THE Ohio State University. Dr. Kevin then earned…

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  45. Episode 91: Scott Pendleton, DVM; Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board.

    Dr. Scott Pendleton from Heritage Veterinary Care and Episode 70 is back to give the Ohio Veterinary World an update on the State of the Industry. www.ovmlb.ohio.gov

  46. Episode 90: Lacie Evans; Social Media Influencer, Agvocate, Entrepreneur.

    Lacie M Evans is a social media star who uses her cows for entertainment and to educate people about Agriculture. Before she became an influencer, Lacie earned two Bachelor Degrees at Wilmington College, majoring in Animal Sciences and Chemistry. Ms. Evans participated in 4-H and then FFA where…

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  47. Episode 89: Zoe Kent and Tanner Bachelor.

    Zoe Kent is back and with her better half, her fiancé, Mr. Tanner Bachelor. Tanner is from Pataskala, Ohio and met Zoe while attending THE Ohio State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design. He is a UX Designer and currently is with Amazon helping...

  48. Episode 88: David Mello; Veteran, Patriot, Owner of OC Leather

    David Mello is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a native of California. After he served our country, David eventually found a career in the petroleum industry. After establishing himself in Sherrodsville, Ohio, Mr Mello self taught himself how to work with leather and eventually started OC Leather....

  49. Episode 87: Matt Demattio; Sugarcreek Ag Lime, LLC.

    Matt Demattio is a the owner and operator of Sugarcreek Ag Lime, LLC. Matt grew up in Tuscarawas, Ohio where he has farmed his whole life. He attended The Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute and earned his Associates Degree in Agronomy in 2012. For any inquires for agriculture...

  50. Episode 86: Cody and Franny Heilman, Farmers from Medina County, Ohio.

    Cody is back and with his better half, Franny. Fran grew up in Avon, Ohio and attended Hiram College where she earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting and Financial Management. Both Cody and Franny started there relationship by meeting each other on Farmersonly.com.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast promoting farming and agriculture, discussing the dairy industry with special interests in robotics, talking about veterinary medicine while also including special podcasts dedicated to the local community.

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Travis Thompson

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