Stacy Rethman finds her place on the family farm

Stacy Rethman joins guest host Audrey Schmitz in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss how she returned to her family’s dairy, Rottinghaus Holstein Farm in Seneca, Kansas. After teaching middle school science, she now helps manage their herd while educating consumers about dairy farming through outreach and social media.

Episode breakdown:

0:40 – Rethman’s connection to farming4:00 – Journey from teaching to dairying8:00 – Similarities between teaching and dairying10:00 – Returning to the farm full time12:40 – Difficult seasons15:20 – Steepest learning curve16:50 – Finding balance between farming and family18:45 – Advice for other young women20:40 – Sharing farm life on social media