Livestock Dairy Dairy farmers to follow What better way to learn about the dairy industry than to follow dairy farmers on social media? By Heather Lifsey Heather Lifsey Heather Lifsey grew up in town, but farming was in her blood. In 2014 Heather started contributing posts to Successful Farming's online "Family" page. While she no longer lives on a farm, she continues to share about agriculture and being a mom to her three sons. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 29, 2021 Close I don't live on a dairy, but I've visited a few. However, visiting a farm gives you just a snapshot of what being a dairy farmer involves. I wanted to know more, so I started following some dairy farmers on social media. Here's a list of six dairy farmers I'm following on Facebook and Instagram: TDF Honest Farming – Oregon farmer Derrick Josi shares the story of his "girls," a herd of Jersey cows. One of the dairy owners of Tillamook cheese, this fourth-generation farmer posts videos sharing life on the dairy. From the cow brush, 3 a.m. feedings, milking, and more, his videos are must-see IGTV. Dairy Carrie – Fellow boy-mom Carrie Mess was the first dairy farmer I found on social media. Her photos of new calves on their Wisconsin farm drew me in, and her stories have kept me coming back. I especially love her "Humans of Agriculture" posts. The Farmer's Wife – Krista Stauffer shares stories from their first-generation dairy farm. Like me, she didn't grow up on a farm so I can relate to her posts about farming, although they often give me cow-envy. New Mexico Milkmaid – I have to admit that when I think about dairy farms, New Mexico is one of the last states I would think of. Then I found Tara, a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist. She posts a lot about sustainability in dairy farming and all the ways the industry is continuing to improve. See Jess Farm /Spruce Row Farm – Head over to Instagram to follow See Jess Farm. You'll find plenty of singing and dairy cows but the best part of her page, in my opinion, is her #SecretsOfAg series, which focuses on mental health. Truth or Dairy – This Michigan mom of three boys shares life from her Michigan dairy farm. She's also a runner and a member of Team Chocolate Milk. When I first saw her running jersey, I did a search and discovered how great chocolate milk is as a recovery drink after exercise. Are there any dairy farmers you'd recommend that I add to my list? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit