Service article feature series on Progressive Dairy (Podcast & article links)

In 2021, Amy Throndsen, wrote a series of feature articles on people in the dairy community with a background in service for Progressive Dairy. She featured military service from the following branches: Amry Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), and the Air Force as well as and volunteers with Peace Corps and AgriCorps.

In a podcast episode, Progressive Dairy Editor Peggy Coffeen goes behind the scenes to tell the story of where the idea for the feature series came from and the individuals who continue to give back in their current roles serving the dairy industry.

ARTICLE: What two years in Nicaragua taught an Iowa farm kid

ARTICLE: Beaty brings lifetime of service to dairy’s benefit

ARTICLE: Perry shares agriculture from Georgia to Africa

ARTICLE: Zuleger uses Air Force experience to advocate for dairy policy

ARTICLE: From Army fatigues to animal health: Laura Aeschliman