Dairy farming in the U.S. certainly varies by region. Weather patterns, altitude, resources and government all play a role in the successes and challenges dairies face. Brad Bateman co-owns Bateman Mosida Farms in Alberta, Utah with his family. They are about an hour south of Salt Lake City. He talks about some of the key obstacles in dairying out West, from weather to water. He also shares the triumphs of the family farm, including their conservation successes. Bateman also outlines how local or national policy could help the next generation continue dairying.

Dairy farming in the U.S. certainly varies by region. Weather patterns, altitude, resources and government all play a role in the successes and challenges dairies face. Brad Bateman co-owns Bateman Mosida Farms in Alberta, Utah with his family. They are about an hour south of Salt Lake City. He talks about some of the key obstacles in dairying out West, from weather to water. He also shares the triumphs of the family farm, including their conservation successes. Bateman also outlines how local or national policy could help the next generation continue dairying.

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