Description: In this ongoing BoviNews series, Dairy Leaders, we sit down with Marieke Penterman of Marieke Gouda to learn about her unique story and how she became the award-winning cheese maker she is today.

In this episode of BoviNews World Dairy Expo Chats, Dr. Katherine Knowlton talks about the Virginia Tech Dairy Judging Program, this year's winning team at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest and other platforms she and the university are offering youth interested in dairy cattle judging. 

In the newest BoviNews podcast we sit down with William Lesher of Way-Har Farms and Way-Har Farm Market located in Bernville, PA.

We cover everything from their history, expansions, store logistics and their retail products. Way-Har Farm Market has worked hard to make an impact in their local area and with their love for their herd of cows and the dairy products they can make, they have a unique story we are proud to share with our listeners!

In this episode, meet Megan Sheets, the Senior Director of Strategic Development and Insights at the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Exports play a huge role for the dairy industry as 18% of the U.S. milk supply is exported, with 95% of the world's population living outside of the U.S. There are specific global trends driving dairy demand today that allow for endless opportunities moving forward.

In this episode, meet Shelly Mayer, the 2022 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year. Shelly is a mother, grandmother and a dairy farmer, from Slinger, Wisconsin, who has devoted a lifetime of servant leadership to the entire dairy industry. She has worked as the Executive Director of Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) for nearly three decades, raising the bar on dairy business education and leadership development.

In this World Dairy Expo Chat, we sit down with Ken Main of Elite Dairy to talk about Cutting Edge Thunder Faye EX-95 96 MS, who was 1st Aged Cow, Senior and Grand Champion of the International Brown Swiss Show. Faye is owned by Ken Main and his partner, Kenny Joe Manion, Copake, NY, from Elite Dairy. This podcast includes the story behind Faye, her previous winnings and their keys to success.

In this episode of BoviNews World Dairy Expo Chats, Timothy Coon, the 2022 AC "Whitie" Thomson Award Winner talks about some of his special cow memories, advice for younger generations in the industry and thoughts on this special honor. 

In this episode, meet John Ruedinger from Van Dyne, Wisconsin, the 2022 World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year. John farms with the third and fourth generations on his 1.500 cow dairy, that has been a favorite tour stop for thousands of guests, including many from over 20 countries. He is also a true lifelong leader in the dairy industry, serving on many national, state and local boards and is active in many organizations.

In this #WDEchats we have the privilege to talk with Tim Abbott, partner of the 2022 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, the Holstein, Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET who was also just classified Excellent 96! Footloose is owned by Mike & Julie Duckett, Tim & Sharyn Abbott and Vierra Dairy, in this episode we discuss all about her past, the experience of this year’s honors won and what is to come from this iconic cow!

In this episode, hear from Marilyn Hershey, Chair Dairy Management Inc. and dairy farmer from Pennsylvania about the importance of the U.S. dairy industry on a global scale. One out of every six tankers of milk leaves our borders to provide critical nutrition worldwide. Marilyn offers perspective from involvement with DMI on the U.S. Dairy Export Council and as a dairy producer.