Even with a Wisconsin Jersey pedigree second to none, Brett Barlass made his own way from Cornell to California.  He runs the herd and farming operations for Yosemite Jersey Dairy which is owned by the C. A. Russell family in Hilmar, California. In this episode of DairyVoice, he talks with Joel Hastings about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd and offers his keys to success as a professional farm manager. He also has some words of wisdom for today's dairy students. Brett has it going on. From helping the wrestling team at the local high school to serving as President of the California Jersey Association.