09/25/2025
Unity is strength...On May 15th, a tornado decided to take an 85-degree turn and come visit Elsinger Farms. When the three partners and our employees stood in front of twisted metal and rubble with cows underneath it, it was a lot to take in. But then it happened...There was an army of people with cattle trailers, excavators, skid-loaders, and whatever each person had brought to help us. Gracious farms stepped up to take cattle. That night and in the days and weeks after the tornado, the outpouring of supplies, including food and water, started coming to the farm. People offered help with cleaning up or just stopped to talk or give a hug. When I decided to post this on Facebook, I started a list of people to thank. Quite frankly, the list was a mile long, and I'm sure I would have forgotten someone. We honestly don't know all the people who helped at the farm that night, but we truly appreciate everyone. In one day shy of four months, the first girls were moved into the new barn. It wouldn't have happened if we didn't have the teamwork from all people involved to work toward a common goal of getting the barn built. Thinking outside the box and pivoting daily to keep our girls remaining at the farm comfortable was a challenge, to say the least. We hope to be in full operation by Thanksgiving, and we can't thank everyone enough! As I look at the angel that was untouched next to the milking parlor, I definitely know that night there were angels among us!