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Excellence in animal care is built on continuous improvement. Some days, that can feel like a marathon with no end in sight.

But Carlson Dairy of Pennock, MN, is dedicated to the journey.

“Certainly, we have a long way to go,” Kindra Carlson said. “There are so many things that we're trying to keep pushing ourselves to do better.”

Carlson Dairy LLP is owned and operated by Curtney, Chad and Carl Carlson, member-owners of First District Association. The dairy was recently awarded the 2024 FARM Excellence Award for Animal Care & Antibiotic Stewardship.

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