Happke Family
Happke Holstein Farm is operated by Kent and Stacy Happke, who are fourth-generation dairy farmers. They milk 100 registered Holstein cows in a double six herringbone parlor. They raise all of their own replacement cows and finish around 100 beef steers each year. They produce crops on around 400 acres, all of which is used to feed their livestock.
Kent and Stacy’s children, Carter, Hayden, Kensie and Sydney, all work together to keep the farm moving and to ensure their livestock is well cared for.
Community involvement is important to the Happkes. Stacy serves on the Morrison County American Dairy Association and as the dairy princess coordinator. Kent has served on the Morrison County Dairy Herd Improvement Association board and the local Holstein Association board. They also host the regional FFA dairy judging contest and host farm tours for the local school district. Their children are involved in 4-H, and Carter is a member of the Pierz FFA Chapter.