350 | Ice Cream, Show Cows and Family Values: The Vandoske Dairy Farms Story

About this episode

Peggy Coffeen visits the Vandoske family to discuss their diverse dairy farm operations and the importance of family values in their business.

Today, Peggy Coffeen visits Bob and Tara Vandoske at Vandoske Dairy Farms in Cleveland, Wisconsin, to discuss how their 700-cow family dairy farm has grown into diverse business segments, including County Line Creamery, an on-farm ice cream store with viewing windows and open barn access, and a cattle boarding/show-cow facility. They share the farm’s multi-generational history, their three children’s roles (including show involvement and work responsibilities), and how these ventures create next-generation opportunities and consumer connection. Bob explains the creamery grew from COVID-era interest in local food, progressed through careful planning, and started by bringing in products rather than processing milk. They describe the boarding business’ unexpected growth, recent dairy facility upgrades including a new double-12 parallel parlor, and the importance of faith, teamwork, and relationships. NutriQuest nutritionist Jeff Rortvedt, highlights the farm’s multiple enterprises and Bob’s investments in cow care and the future. This episode is brought to you be NutriQuest. The NutriQuest Dairy Nutrition Team is a group of experienced nutritionists committed to serving dairy…

People in this episode

Host: Peggy Coffeen

Guests: Bob Vandoske, Tara Vandoske

Topics covered

• dairy farming
• family business
• ice cream
• local food
• multi-generational
• cow care

Keywords

• dairy farm
• ice cream store
• family values
• show cows
• local food
• business growth

Sponsors

NutriQuest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vandoske Dairy Farms, County Line Creamery

Places: Cleveland, Wisconsin

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