269 | From Data to Decisions: How Hornstead Dairy Improved Health, Repro and Performance

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Danielle Ware, a longtime team member at Shiloh Dairy, to discuss her journey from managing the office to leading a team.

Over the years, she transitioned from handling administrative tasks to becoming the parlor manager, significantly improving milk quality and expanding the team while growing the herd. Danielle emphasizes the importance of respect, protocol-driven operations, and personal connections with employees. She discusses her approach to building a strong team culture, recognizing potential, and making tough decisions. 

Throughout the episode, Danielle highlights several success stories of team members who have grown and excelled under her leadership. 

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268 | The Making of a Manager: Danielle Ware, Shiloh Dairy