PERRYVILLE, Mo. — On a November morning in eastern Missouri, while waiting for the milk truck to arrive, Perry County dairy producer Charlie Voelker reflects on his recent decision to construct a new milking building.
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Perry County, Mo., farmer Charlie Voelker recently built a new milking building, which allows for greater milking efficiency. He is gradually building up his cow numbers.
Charlie Voelker has Brown Swiss cows and is gradually building up his herd numbers, aiming to get up to about 200 milk cows.
A monitor shows data in Charlie Voelker’s new milking facility. Increased use of technology and improved efficiency are how farmers are keeping up with current challenges.