SPRING FARM 2023

Dairy Continued from Page 2D always say, ‘If you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu.’ I much prefer being at the table, giving back and also being able to help guide decisions.”

Knapp is quick and clear to point out what’s best about dairy farming.

“It’s a great way to raise children. All our children have a work ethic second to none,” he said. “Whether they choose to use that work ethic to continue dairying or to be a nurse or pursue another career, that ethic will serve them well.”

Of course, there’s the satisfaction of contributing high-quality milk to AMPI championship cheese.

“That’s the same cheese we produce and sell to consumers every day,” said Knapp. “We’re focused on caring for cows that give quality milk for skilled cheese makers. It’s like we say at AMPI: It’s our Co-op Crafted Promise.” a great way to raise

AMPI is headquartered in New Ulm, Minn., and owned by dairy farm families from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese, butter, and powdered dairy products are marketed to food service, retail, and food ingredient customers.

All our children have a work ethic second to none. Whether they choose to use that work ethic to continue dairying or to be a nurse or pursue another career, that ethic will serve them

-Submitted photos

ABOVE: Logan Knapp, 12, is the youngest of the Kevin and Cari Knapp children. He shows Jersey cows at the Lyon County Fair, which occurs the third week in July.

RIGHT: Erica Knapp, 14, shows off her Guernseys at the Lyon County Fair in Rock Rapids. She enjoys feeding the baby bottle calves at their family's dairy. All of Kevin and Cari's children have shown their dairy cows at the fair since they were in fourth grade.