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DAT People's Choice Question of the Week: Labor For Your Dairy?
As dairy farms continue to increase in size, most dairies require more labor. Robotic milkers, automatic feeding systems, etc. help reduce some labor required, but many dairies still find increased labor a major need.

Is labor challenging or unconcerning for you to provide for your dairy?   
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Longtime Dairyman
February, 11 2025
When I started milking in the 1980's there were numerous 'local farm kids' I hired to milk on weekends and during trips my wife and I took. Then we had kids and they helped, they are gone living thier lives and there are no more 'local farm kids'. My wife and I are the labor for the next year or so, then we retire.