The SeconDairy Podcast

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.

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 continued to learn through the school of hard knocks on what works for his operation. Check Tristan out on fac...

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; dhydefarm@windstream.net

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 and went to practice in the central valley of California before returning to her home state of Michigan...

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 and field along with basketball. 4-H, shoot trap and helping out at the family businesses are also ways S...

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 continued the great services to the farming community that his family has provided for generations. You can...

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 1990. sugarcreekvet.com; facebook; Instagram; 330-852-2321 Joel Honigford graduated from Garaway High Sc...

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

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 College where he played basketball and earned his Bachelors Degree. HE went on to earn a MBA from Hope Intern...

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 in Special Education Degree. The Jones brothers started their equipment business just as they graduate...

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 on after care of pets. faithfulcompanion.com

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.

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.

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 reproduction services in Ireland, New Zealand and the US. After marrying his wife, Dr. Kat, they returned to her...

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 private practice ownership. Kathryn and her associates have provided great veterinary care to all animal...

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 Agriculture Business from Purdue University, Brenna worked for DuPont Pioneer as a territory manager in North Da...

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. https://coshocton.osu.edu/news/2024-fall-foliage-farm-tour.

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; info@creekvalleyvet.com; creekvalleyvet.com.

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 faller/trimmer/sawmiller. Contact 2R Custom LLC, Tree and Sawmill Service at 330-473-9506.

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 THE Ohio State University ATI.

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.

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 R-CALF USA organization. Max does not have a direct profile on social media, but you can find him invo...

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 attended Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at Columbus AFB, MS and began her career as pilot. Competitive...

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 @thpunkrockfarmer, X @RealPunkFamer and Facebook.

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 currently milking over 1600 jersey cows with Lely A3 Next robots.