213 | Honoring Legacy: The Judy McCarty Learning Center
This episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, delves into the story of the McCarty family and the establishment of the Judy McCarty Learning Center.
The episode features insights from Ken, Clay, Mike, and Tom McCarty as they honor Judy McCarty’s impact on their family and the dairy industry. It includes a special recording of Judy McCarty from 2020 and highlights the family’s commitment to sustainable dairy farming, education, and community engagement.
The episode also discusses the McCarty family’s move from Pennsylvania to Kansas and their focus on transparency and innovation in dairy farming, underscored by world-leading milking technology provided by sponsor De LaVal.
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00:00 Introduction to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast
00:19 The McCarty Family Legacy
00:30 Judy McCarty Learning Center: A Tribute
00:39 Voices from the McCarty Family
02:03 The Move to Kansas
03:06 Sustainability and Innovation
03:49 Roles within the McCarty Family
04:57 Judy McCarty's Influence on Education
06:22 The Purpose of the Learning Center
07:31 Emotional Reflections
08:58 Community Impact and Future Vision
15:55 Modern Dairy Farming Practices
19:20 The Mural: A Family Story
20:58 Conclusion and Farewell
