In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Adam Westenbroek of Westwind Farms in Bakersfield, California.  Adam shares how cutting-edge technology is empowering him to be both the dairyman and the dad he wants to be.

He emphasizes the importance of implementing technological advancements, such as activity monitoring and sort gates, to improve cow comfort and efficiency, which in turn has allowed him to spend more time with his family. Adam also talks about the personal and professional growth he's experienced and his ongoing commitment to constantly improve his dairy operations. This episode highlights the intersection of traditional hard work with modern innovations to achieve sustainable and successful dairy farming.

The High-Performance Mindset Series is powered  by Nedap. Nedap is future-proofing dairy farms by revolutionizing cow-side care through technologies in activity monitoring, cow locating, milk metering and identification. Listen for more episodes in this series throughout 2025

00:00 Introduction to Adam Westenbroek and Westwind Farms

01:03 Adam's Journey into Dairy Farming

03:21 Challenges and Innovations in Dairy Farming

08:48 Family Life and Work Balance

13:32 Embracing Technology for Better Dairy Management

16:38 Letting Go of the Old Ways

17:06 Embracing Technology in Dairy Farming

17:40 Impact of Technology on Daily Operations

18:38 Improving Cow Handling and Health

20:26 Reproductive Goals and Challenges

21:36 Breeding Program Strategies

22:40 Future Plans for Dairy Optimization

24:18 Personal Growth and Leadership

25:28 Uplevel 5: Getting to Know Adam

29:09 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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