313 | Partnering for Success: Positioning and Transitioning for the Next Generation at Sheadview Dairy

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is on-site at Sheadview Dairy in Berlin, Wisconsin, to talk farm transition and the partnership with a non-family member that will carry this dairy farm forward. Kevin Krentz, his son Marcus and partner Cory Biely, share insights on what it takes to redefine ownership and create a partnership that will allow this dairy to continue on successfully.
The conversation covers key aspects of transitioning the farm, including challenges, communication strategies, long-term goal setting, and the importance of legal structuring. This episode also highlights the significance of shared vision, respect, and continuous improvement in achieving a thriving 700-cow dairy farm.
We also hear from Sheadview's dairy nutritionist and consultant, Eric Staudinger, with NutriQuest.
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• 00:47 Welcome to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast
• 01:54 Shead View Dairy: A Family Legacy
• 03:45 Kevin's Vision for the Farm
• 07:42 Partnerships and Expansions
• 16:56 Communication and Decision Making
• 32:08 Legal Steps to Forming a Partnership
• 33:25 Transitioning to an LLC
• 34:23 Share Structure and Ownership
• 36:19 Personal Growth and Financial Literacy
• 38:27 Operational Goals and Team Dynamics
• 40:26 Challenges and Successes in Dairy Farming
• 42:25 Forage Quality and Nutrient Management
• 54:44 Future Goals and Expansion Plans
• 01:01:48 Eric Staudinger: Advisor's Perspective on Dairy Success