Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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A dairy farmer reflects on his family's generational commitment to dairy farming, tracing back to his grandfather who practiced organic farming before it was officially recognized. Emphasizing the hard work and dedication required to maintain a dairy farm, he shares insights into the organic methods and philosophies passed down, underscoring the importance of animal welfare and sustainable practices in building a lasting legacy.

Read the full post and get the recipe for making the Bansen Family Danish soup: cookingupastory.com/organic-dairyman-part-1-a-family-tradition

From the archives: There is an unique rhythm to life in being a dairy farmer. Jon Bansen, a third generation farmer, owes his way of life to his grandfather who began the family tradition.

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