Pasek Dairy Farm
Jeff Pasek started milking cows at 13. There were originally 27 head of cattle on the farm and Jeff has built the herd to what it is today. Jeff put up his first silo in 1983, the year he graduated from high school. He decided then to make a career out of running a dairy. As Jeff expanded the dairy he paid for necessities as he went along and ended up owning the farm outright.
The current farm includes dairy cows, growing forages and silage on site.
Jeff has three children: Steph Nelson and her husband, Luke; Sarah Decker and her husband, Aaron; and Jeffery Jr and his significant other, Bailey Waldhalm. Sarah and Aaron have four kids: Brinley, Ella, Hudson and Kira. Jeffery and Bailey have one son, Hank. All of Jeff’s children helped on the farm growing up and still pitch in when they can.
Pasek Dairy has hosted University of Minnesota Extension programs. Jeff has served on his local FSA committee for eight years; he volunteers at the Split Rock Star Club Event Center and at his church.