Special Report

Improving efficiency and adding technology

Andy Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin belongs to the seventh generation working on his family’s 70-cow dairy farm. His responsibilities on the farm are not limited to a list of daily chores, as he completes all of the duties necessary to make sure the farm runs efficiently and effectively.

He helps choose seed selections for planting, picks out sire selections, and helps ensure that animals are healthy. After earning a degree in dairy science, he hopes to return to his family’s farm and improve its efficiency with advanced technology.