In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen visits Trillium Hill Dairy, where she sits down with owners Mike and Ben Jones. They delve into their journey of incorporating a manure digester and innovative sand separation system while maintaining their preferred sand bedding.

The Jones brothers explain the problems they encountered, the solutions they developed, and how these advancements have revolutionized their dairy operations.

Mike and Ben recount their expansion from a 400-cow dairy to a 1,900-cow operation, highlighting key projects such as the development of a feed center and feed pad designed for efficiency and reduced waste. 

They discuss implementing a unique sand separation system in conjunction with their RNG digester, enabling significant sand reclamation and cost savings. The episode also explores their modernized calf barn designed for optimal calf health and employee comfort, emphasizing the importance of management innovation in sustaining a profitable and efficient dairy farm.

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