215 | Navigating Growth and Challenges on the Farm with Tommy Oesch, Swiss Lane Farms
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Tommy Oesch from Swiss Lane Farms at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Tommy discusses his transition into the role of visionary at Swiss Lane Farms, key wins and challenges in the first quarter of 2025, and the importance of labor solutions and team culture. They also cover the personal aspects of balancing family life, including the recent wrestling season and the impact of losing a valued team member.
Tommy shares insights into the evolving vision statement of Swiss Lane Farms and the importance of team alignment and leadership development. The episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast's founding partner, Adisseo.
This Episode is Brought to you by Adisseo
This episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast Founding Partner Adisseo, a global leader in nutritional solutions and premier provider of rumen-protected methionine for dairy producers who want to optimize milk production, capture more value from components, and maintain the health of their high-performing herds. Learn more at https://www.adisseo.com/en/
00:00 Welcome to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast
00:52 Catching Up with Tommy Oesch
01:26 Q1 Recap and Labor Challenges
06:20 Vision and Leadership at Swiss Lane Farms
15:47 Family and Personal Insights
18:33 Wrestling and Team Dynamics
22:38 Leadership and Employee Development
24:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Questions
26:48 Sponsor Message
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55 | Finding Balance with a Big Vision - Part 2: Health, Relationships and Accountability with Tommy Oesch, Swiss Lane Farms: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NIrmuEItHKb
35 | The 7,000 Cows in Seven Years Vision - Tom Oesch: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ftQRMbRtHKb
