Since 1948, Kinnard Farms in Wisconsin, USA, has stood for family values, animal care and forward-thinking dairy farming. Alvin and Milly Kinnard began with 14 cows and 80 acres, fueled by hard work and a clear vision for the future. Today, the farm proudly cares for around 9,000 cows, continuing the legacy with a dedicated team and a strong connection to the community.
Mark Schlafer is feed manager at Kinnard Farms. “I started roughly six years ago when we built the big crossover barn,” he shares. With 32 batches of feed mixed daily, precision and efficiency are key. “Right now we’re at 9,000 cows that we’re feeding.”
High feed quality, smart technology and strong cooperation, the key to healthy cows and top milk
When it comes to feeding such a large herd, equipment choice and support make all the difference. Mark recalls, “In the past we had a different brand with no customer support at all. I was on another dairy farm looking at a feed puscher and they had Trioliet stationary mixers. I went and I looked at them and he said that you can’t believe the Trioliet customer support.”
That reliability became a reality at Kinnard Farms thanks to their trusted dealer, Cliff's Inc. Their goal is to sell quality products and keep customers running—and it shows. With strong product knowledge and dependable service, Cliff’s ensures the farm has access to the right TMR mixers, feed management systems and weighing systems needed for consistent, high-quality feeding.
Looking back, Mark's story highlights the importance of not just having the right tools, but the right people standing behind them. At Kinnard Farms, quality feed, trusted machines and reliable partners like Cliff's Inc. come together to support the daily mission: keeping cows healthy and delivering the high-quality milk families count on.
STATIONARY FEED MIXERS