WILX News 10 visited the farm today

WILX News 10 came out to the farm today to talk about essential businesses during shelter in place!

Thanks to reporter Christiana Ford and everyone hitting up the dairy aisle.

We are just one of many.  Thanks to all of you!

Video here.

Article here.

Essential business

As Michigan prepares to shelter in place, our essential business will continue filling the shelves with milk, cheese, and all the ice cream you can eat.

Thank you for your support, thank you for eating and drinking dairy, and let's hope this gets over with soon!

(Did you know our cattle (and most) have been vaccinated against coronavirus for years? It's not the same strain or anything, but interesting!)

And just like that ...

Just this morning!

In one week, the whole world has turned upside down.  No Big Ten Tournament, then no NCAA Tournament, then no school, no play, no musical and art performances, no restaurants ... the stock market crashed, people are scared and hoarding, and everyone is pretty upset in general.
   
I'm also worried about everyone's extreme reactions.  It was like there was a competition to see who could cancel the farthest out.  Tonight California's governor told all 40 million residents to stay home ... except those who are doing essential business, like producing food.

I am so sorry for the people (10,048 worldwide, 160 in U.S.) who have died. 

Since I have no control over anything, I'm trying to think of the things I'm thankful for:

- Our team is wonderful.  If we didn't have food, can you imagine the panic then?!

- Our milk truck drivers come.  Some work just can't be done from home. 

- People are comforted by milk.  I've never seen milk fly off the shelves like I have this week.  I am glad we can provide that staple comfort!

Let's hope this all is over with soon.

Farms still open, cows still being milked!  Thanks team.