270 | Showbox Stories Ft. Jeff Butler, Butlerview Farm
In this episode, Peggy Coffeen and Tim Abbott sit down at the World Dairy Expo for their Showbox Stories series. Featured guest Jeff Butler from Butler View Farms discusses his journey in the dairy industry, from his early days in 4H to his successes with show cattle. He shares memorable experiences, mentors who shaped his career, and insights into modern dairy practices with tools like CowManager. The conversation reflects on the importance of heritage, vision, and technology in dairy farming and showcases Butler's commitment to mentoring the next generation of dairy farmers.
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:39 The Humble Beginnings of Showbox Stories
02:19 Showbox Stories Series and Cow Manager Partnership
03:37 Guest Introduction: Jeff Butler from Butlerview Farms
05:15 Jeff Butler's Early Days and Mentors
09:49 First Experiences at World Dairy Expo
13:11 Building a Successful Show String
19:44 The Role of Technology in Modern Dairy Farming
22:51 International Intrigue Sale and Industry Impact
28:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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