A Family Legacy of Dairy and Determination

2025-03-25

” No matter what, if you don't care for your animal, no matter what size of farm, if you don't care for it, it's not gonna produce milk. And if they don't produce milk, then we're out of a job.” Farming is in yo In this episode, I talk with Madi Skubal, a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Iowa, about raising kids and cows, returning to her roots, and building a raw milk business with her husband. From early mornings to big life decisions, Madi shares how she's blending family, tradition, and a new vision for the future ...

” No matter what, if you don't care for your animal, no matter what size of farm, if you don't care for it, it's not gonna produce milk. And if they don't produce milk, then we're out of a job.”

Farming is in yo

In this episode, I talk with Madi Skubal, a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Iowa, about raising kids and cows, returning to her roots, and building a raw milk business with her husband. From early mornings to big life decisions, Madi shares how she's blending family, tradition, and a new vision for the future of farming—one that’s rooted in connection, trust, and doing things the right way.

Key Topics:

Returning to the family farm and choosing a rural life.

Raising young children while working on a dairy.

Adapting the farm to stay current and safe.

Making big decisions about the future of the farm and family.

Launching a raw milk business under Iowa’s new law.

Educating consumers and sharing the real story of dairy farming.

Balancing tradition with innovation in agriculture.

To connect with Madi visit Hilltop Dairy Inc. Facebook and Instagram.

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