This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, delves into the story of the McCarty family and the establishment of the Judy McCarty Learning Center.

The episode features insights from Ken, Clay, Mike, and Tom McCarty as they honor Judy McCarty’s impact on their family and the dairy industry. It includes a special recording of Judy McCarty from 2020 and highlights the family’s commitment to sustainable dairy farming, education, and community engagement.

The episode also discusses the McCarty family’s move from Pennsylvania to Kansas and their focus on transparency and innovation in dairy farming, underscored by world-leading milking technology provided by sponsor De LaVal.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast
• 00:19 The McCarty Family Legacy
• 00:30 Judy McCarty Learning Center: A Tribute
• 00:39 Voices from the McCarty Family
• 02:03 The Move to Kansas
• 03:06 Sustainability and Innovation
• 03:49 Roles within the McCarty Family
• 04:57 Judy McCarty's Influence on Education
• 06:22 The Purpose of the Learning Center
• 07:31 Emotional Reflections
• 08:58 Community Impact and Future Vision
• 15:55 Modern Dairy Farming Practices
• 19:20 The Mural: A Family Story
• 20:58 Conclusion and Farewell