The SeconDairy Podcast

The SeconDairy Podcast

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The SeconDairy Podcast episodes

  • Episode 25: Mackenzie Deetz.

    Mackenzie Deetz is a 6th generation dairy farmer, nanny for your people with extra needs from Sugarcreek, Ohio.  She is a 2015 graduate from THE Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech/Hearing Sciences.  Mackenzie farms with her two brothers and father at Four Pines Farm where they milk almost 1600 cows at this time.  Mackenzie has several roles at the farm which includes managing calves with her brother Spencer, hauling cattle, mowing hay, packing silage, driving silage trucks and her number one role of book keeping/payroll for the family business.  Not only does she contribute to Four Pines Farm, but to the Tuscarawas Dairy Farmers Association and nationally for the dairy industries through the Adapt A Cow Program in conjunction with the national dairy check-off programs across the country.  Mackenzie is also a Farm Bureau member for the Tuscarawas County.  Mackenzie has several skills which help contribute to the family business but she is also very interested in helping with mental health and farming.  Follow Four Pines Farms on Facebook:  Four Pines Farm LTD.  Farm Bureau Check Your Engine Mental Program:  330-339-7211, ADAMH Board:  330-364-6488, 330-627-5891, OSU Extension Mental Health Assistance/Rural and Farm Stress:  u.osu.edu/farmstress/get-help-now/ 

    2 hr 8 min
  • Episode 24: Dr. Shaun Wellert, DVM, DACVPM

    Dr. Shaun Wellert is a professor at THE Ohio State ATI who teaches dairy related classes.  Dr. Weller received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Ohio Northern University in 2007.  In 2011, Shaun received his DVM from THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Wellert practiced mostly large animal medicine and surgery at Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic from the time of graduation to 2015.  He briefly worked for New Pittsburg Veterinary Clinic before joining the faculty at ATI 2015-2016.  For any inquires concerning agriculture courses at OSU ATI:  www.ati.osu.edu.  To contact Dr. Wellert:  [email protected].

    2 hr 33 min
  • Episode 23: Dean Putt
    Dean Putt is a retired dairy farmer (since 2013) from Sugarcreek, Ohio that is now a cheese maker and owner of the Kuhweid Creamery.  Dean earned a Bichemistry Degree from THE Ohio State University which has helped him in his development of his cheeses.  During the podcast we sample all of his different kinds of cheeses and talk about the dairy industry, we talk Jersey Cows and the home farm where Elsie came from, how to make cheese and even some patho-physiology involving Johne's Disease in cattle.  You can currently find his fine cheeses for your enjoyment at Purplebrown Farm Store in Peninsula, Ohio, Fresh The Market in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Chantal's Cheese Shop in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Local Roots of Wooster, Ohio and soon much more outlets.  www.kuhweidcreamery.com, Facebook: Kuhweid Creamery, 330.827.1488
    2 hr
  • Episode 22: Daniel J. Moeglin, P. E.
    Daniel Moeglin is the Executive Director for Stark Parks of Stark County, Ohio.  He is a Stark County native and an alumni from St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  He achieved a Civil Engineering degree from Michigan State University.  Soon after graduating from MSU ,he returned to Northeast Ohio where he served in several positions throughout the engineering and infrastructure community.  Prior to being named as the Executive Director for the Stark Parks in 2022, Daniel worked as the Canton City Engineer for 17 years.  [email protected], 330-479-2333.
    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 21: Melvin Lahmers
    Melvin Lahmers is an agronomist from TMK of Bakersville, Ohio.  Melvin attended Wilmington College and earned a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Majoring in Animal Sciences and Agronomy in 1996.  Mr. Lahmers formulates our nutrient plans and herbicide programs for our crops that we harvest for the cows at Thompson SeconDairy.  For any inquires concerning crops or any services from TMK feel free to call 330-897-3911.  [email protected]
    1 hr 44 min
  • Episode 20: Darby McLaughlin
    Darby McLaughlin is a district sales representative for Semex in the State of Ohio.  Darby has a Bachelors of Agricultural Economic from THE Ohio State University that he acquired in 1997. Semex is a Canadian based company that provides genetics via cryogenically frozen semen from dairy and beef bulls for use in artificial insemination for farmers.  For any inquires concerning genetics from Semex, the dairy activity/monitoring systems (Heat Time or Sense Hub by SCR) or employment options contact Darby at 330-465-1162 or [email protected]
    1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 19: Dr. Aimee Clay, DVM and Dr. Lydia Friend, DVM
    Dr. Aimee Clay is a veterinarian who is an associate at the Heritage Veterinary Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio.  She is a 2013 graduate from THE Ohio State Veterinary College.  She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Kent State University that she received in 2009.  Dr. Clay also fills in from time to time as a relief veterinarian through Visiting Veterinary Angels, LLC.  For any inquires, feel free to contact Dr. Aimee at 740-937-2000.
    Dr. Lydia Friend is also a veterinarian who practices for the Jefferson County Humane Society.  Dr. Lydia also will work for Visiting Veterinary Angels. Dr. Friend graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.  She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biology majoring in Animal Sciences/Pre-Veterinary Medicine from The University of Findlay in 2011.  For any inquires, jeffersoncountyhumanesociety.net
    1 hr 55 min
  • Episode 18: Joe Costa.
    Joe Costa is an agriculture financial officer for Farm Credit (Alliance, Ohio branch).  His credentials include a Bachelors in Business specializing in Finance from THE Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Finance and Supply Chain Management from Ashland University.  Joe has been with Farm Credit since September of 2019.  Before joining Farm Credit of Mid America, Joe was a financial specialist for Case Farms.
    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 17: Logan Rohr
    Logan Rohr is a beef producer and owner of 3 D Meats located west of Dalton, Ohio.  Shortly after graduating from Wayne County Vocational School in Agricultural Mechanics, Logan developed several businesses backgrounding dairy feeders, hauling livestock and still finding time to help the family on their farm.  His passion is raising quality beef from the time it arrives on the farm to processing the animal and providing great cuts of meat and products to the costumers at 3 D Meats.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 16: Dennis Summers, DVM, DACVPM
    Dr. Dennis Summers is the head, state veterinarian for the Animal Industry Division at the Department of Agriculture of the state of Ohio.  His credentials include:  A Bachelor of Sciences in Agriculture from THE Ohio State University in 2001, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in 2006 and just recently has become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine in 2019.  Prior to becoming a veterinarian of the Department of Agriculture in 2014, Dennis was a primarily large animal veterinarian where he worked mostly in the dairy industry.  Dennis and I actually worked for a period of time together back during our "Sugarcreek Days" for Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic.
    2 hr 3 min

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A podcast promoting farming and agriculture, discussing the dairy industry with special interests in robotics, talking about veterinary medicine while also including special podcasts dedicated to the…