Meet Hannah Woodhouse, the "Dairy Queen" who raced for chocolate milk as a kid and revolutionized milk quality research across Canada. From representing Canada in cross-country championships to visiting 300 farms for her PhD research on free fatty acids, Hannah's story perfectly embodies farm-raised intuition meeting world-class science.

Key Topics

The Perfect Dairy Love Story

• Family background: vet mother meets farmer father during herd check
• Growing up as oldest of four sisters on Ontario dairy farm
• 11 years in 4-H, involvement with agricultural societies

The Chocolate Milk Origin Story

• Grade 8 school race sponsored by dairy farmers
• Racing for chocolate milk - finishing 4th out of 100 runners
• Training by running up barn hill in rubber boots

Academic Journey

• Initial biomedical sciences pursuit at University of Guelph
• Landing research position with Dr. David Kelton
• Discovery of free fatty acids research opportunity

The Mystery of Frothy Milk

• What are FFAs and why they matter for coffee shops
• Visiting 300 farms across Ontario and British Columbia
• Research findings: seasonal patterns, organic vs conventional herds

Practical Solutions

• Filter management recommendations
• Temperature control importance
• Simple fixes saving farmers $15,000+ annually

Athletic Excellence & Recognition

• Representing Canada internationally (2015, 2019)
• Winning top poster award at 2023 International Dairy Federation
• University scholarships and academic achievements

Future Vision

• Current role with Dairy Farmers of Canada
• Mentoring next generation
• Bridging research and practical application

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