Many farmers are aware of the benefits of organic farming, but the transition from a conventional dairy to a certified organic dairy operation can seem like an insurmountable mountain, especially for a farmer contemplating the move for the first time. At Kalona Farms, we want to help make this decision and subsequent transition as easy […]

Here at Kalona Farms our employees are of the utmost importance! This month our employee spotlight is Cody! Cody has been working for our family of companies for 7 months. Learn more about him above!

Many farmers are aware of the benefits of organic farming, but the transition from a conventional dairy to a certified organic dairy operation can seem like an insurmountable mountain, especially for a farmer contemplating the move for the first time. At Kalona Farms, we want to help make this decision and subsequent transition as easy […]

Here at Kalona Farms our employees are of the utmost importance! This month our employee spotlight is Paul! Paul has been working for our family of companies for 11.5 years. Learn more about him below!  

Source: The Des Moines Register. Written by Francis Thicke, Margaret Smith and Paul Mugge. Published on 12/24/2015. Organic Farming Can Cut Nitrate Leaching in Half New research indicates that organic farming can be one solution to the problem of excess nitrate in Iowa’s rivers Recent research published by Cynthia Cambardella and Dan Jaynes, USDA Agricultural Research Service […]

Winter is almost here in Kalona, Iowa! Are you curious about what happens to our dairy cows in the winter? If so, watch the Phil in the Fields video below!

Construction crews have been busy the last few months at the new Kalona Farms receiving bay! This milk receiving and separating facility is located just outside of Kalona, Iowa. Here are a few photos of the construction!  

The buzz this time of year at Kalona Farms is all about “the flush.” The flush is when winter turns to spring and the milk volumes temporarily shoot through the roof. Though this is a wonderful time of year, watch the video below to learn why it’s also one of the most stressful times of year.