09/03/2026
Such an amazing group of people attending the “Giving milk A Good Shake” conference in the Netherlands.
dairy farmers, from all over the globe - US, Germany, UK, Netherlands (lots of them!), Scotland, Canada and an Aussie thrown in for good measure 😉. Plus some NGO’s working hard to raise animal welfare standards across the globe.
This photo was taken on a farm visit - the team are doing amazing work. Making so much produce on the farm and holding themselves accountable to their own standards. Truly passionate peeps and happy calm animals everywhere.
Big observation - Much smaller herds and farms than Australia. Instead of being influenced by the “get big or get out” mentality, everyone is more focused on multi faceted income streams. Consumers buy their produce (eggs, dairy, meat). Not once, every week. Their local community is their largest source of income.
Big shout out to and for bringing us all together.