Milking Cows On A Small Family Farm In The Summer

Even in the heat of the summer, cows still need to be milked. On our small family farm, we put the emphasis on family. Every family member on the farm helps milk our small herd of 33 dairy cows. From milking to graining, feeding bottles to silage, the whole family pulls together to get chores done. Come with us and see how chores go in the summertime heat.
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Alan Klejeski
PO Box 153
Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
Trinity Dairy was established in 2006, in Minnesota. Alan and Jennifer farm with their 5 children; Jessica, Justin, Jordan, Joshua, and Jason. We milk a mix of 33 Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Ayrshire cattle. We also enjoy sharing our family's love of Draft Horses and using them for logging and other farm work. Dairy Farming in Minnesota can be challenging, but it's a lifestyle we really enjoy. Subscribe today to watch our small family dairy farm and family grow while continuing to thank our Lord for the blessings we've been given.

[@lorenzowoodson624]

You've got some good little helpers there. Y'all should be really proud of them!

[@richardhoover7569]

Nothing better than seeing farm kids helping and having their own animals on the farm. My parents gave me a registered Holstein heifer calf when i was eleven years old. That heifer later became a Gold Metal Dam. Along the way she and her offspring totally inspired me to want to be a dairy farmer.

[@dalenoack3929]

Your kids are getting the best education in life! Brings back memories of doing the same things some 70 years ago.

[@johnt3728]

Your kids are awesome. Good video , thank you .

[@AlaPic3005]

God bless you all! Just seeing a genuine American family working together with a common goal is inspiring. Kids, years from now you’ll look back on this time and hopefully appreciate the joy of a well done life with family. I cannot imagine how much it thrills your parents to have you by their side

[@larrymills1487]

Great to see everyone helping out. You have a great bunch of kids and they are happy helping out. On the flip side they obviously have great parents.

[@doncc6080]

Cool love seeing your kids working with you and learning responsibility at a young age.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

I do miss those days on the farm. Your kids will have the best work ethic and appreciate the self reward of hard work. Thank you for sharing another day on the farm. Please stay safe, and God bless.

[@ThomasDrehfal]

Watching your children do their chores does bring back great memories.

[@glenmomrik727]

Another great video takes me back to growing up in the 60s and 70s the whole family pitching in to get the chores done great way to grow respectful responsible adults God bless

[@moultonfarm7752]

Best I can tell, Justin is going to be the next generation farmer. The way he took the time to clean out his cows watering bowl tells the story, he has an eye for the details. Used to do the same myself over 50 years ago, when helping at my neighbors farm. Clean water, good feed, cows will take care of you. You all have a great family, thanks for sharing these videos.

[@timmyscroggins1962]

I love seeing the kids helping, and Justin looks like a real farmer with those suspenders on..........Love every minute of your videos!!!!!! ❤

[@ronniewayne5748]

Excellent video as always .Small dairy farms are the backbone of this great country.!!

[@angelawegner4790]

No,radio??

[@ronniewayne5748]

@@angelawegner4790what are you talking about????

[@angelawegner4790]

@@ronniewayne5748 didn't hear any music, always had music on when milking

[@ronzezulka6646]

Hey Allen,,glad to see your doing OK. I'm really close to you and seeing the same weather patterns. Keep it up,,,we'll be fine. Still selling to Jim Falls?

[@trinitydairy]

Yeah I think it's still going to Jim Falls.

[@user-qk8xr5pc6m]

i must say it is such a pleasure to see how the kids pitch in with chores. it takes me back to the 50's growing up on an 80-acre small dairy farm. these videos are heads and tails far superior to those farm videos that show 1,000's of cows and 1,000,000 dollar implements. you should be proud.

[@ralphriddle8864]

Very good job and God bless y'all

[@johnnypurkey7545]

I see Justin isn't the only great help you have great kids thumbs up good job 👍

[@ronmetz9172]

It is so wonderful to see the kids pitch in and help. No complaining about doing chores. Hope Jen’s foot heals up soon.

[@AllanHanscom]

I'm a new subscriber and are looking back at some of your video's, it's really refreshing to see how your family works together. You run like a well oiled machine. You will never need to worry about your children being able to take care of themselves when you pass on. You've taought them well.good luck and God bless you all.

[@trinitydairy]

Thank you so much!

[@DonWelter]

Nice to see the family working together. Hope Jen is on the mend soon. I've always admired dairy farmers for their disciplined routines at chore time. Hope you're blessed with timely rains to keep your crops on the move.

[@canvids1]

Jen get better soon we miss you. The young uns are getting pretty darn good at doing the choirs. They are good with the cattle, you can see how good the animals are around them. Thanks for another great video.

[@markflick1641]

Great job Alan . It’s great to see your family involved with the daily operation of the farm .Smooth . God. Bless

[@christinabaklund2362]

This is amazing to see kids working. I grew up in the 90’s in west central Minnesota on a small dairy farm! That farm raised work ethic is hard to find in the suburbs now days. I loved everything about that farm life!! I miss it!

[@alisciamarotta3888]

Speedy recovery Jen, the kids are doing a great job. Alan you cleaned up, lol. I'm sure it keeps you cooler and looking younger. Enjoy your supper, I'm sure mama made something good, enjoy...you all deserve it, maybe even a little ice-cream. Btw I never seen cows clean as yours, I saw in previous videos, Jen shaving their tails

[@mikebrown1188]

78 lbs is really good considering the heat. Your cows are in such grear shape.

[@markenge9348]

Jessica makes a lovely milk maid ❤😊

[@rogerhance2057]

Good to see the kids doing more and more chores around the farm. I must be a relief to you and Jen.

[@danrowlen7247]

The family farm with a real family working it. I love it. Love to watch.

[@GeorgeCeleste]

My wife remembers well the sound of milkers getting placed. Now she hands milk goats year round. Get well soon Jen. Cannot believe how much the kids have grown!

[@TheMorganHomestead]

Healing prayers to Jen. Jessica your cow looks great! The kids are all such great helpers! God Bless to you all.

[@bunk822]

I like how the kids help 👍

[@vicchiapetta4166]

I really admire a man that works with His Kids!! You are doing a great job!! Gif Bless You All, and I wish you prosperity in the Dairy Business!!!

[@chrisoosterlaken1301]

Another great video! The kids must be a great help, an education that can't be purchased. Great job guys!

[@mikedaugharty5544]

I love those little calves the other cows look great too your daughter Jessica is doing a great job all the kids are

[@br927]

Get well soon, Jen! Kids do great helping out! Beautiful evening!

[@paulwelsh2179]

Cows are looking great and really like the calf set up excellent

[@gregkortbein5108]

The clicking of the pulsators is very relaxing. One of the things I miss from milking cows. Retired now.

[@scottfairbrother]

You guys tell me when she's done..... Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertbeechy6475]

I like to see the different breeds of cows thanks for sharing God bless you and your family

[@johnfarmer1691]

good to see children loving and helping you great to watch

[@Rodmanvt]

The cool weather should increase milk!!!

[@bonniehibma3580]

you have some very great helpers.

[@michaelgrant4825]

Trinity Dairy: The Father the Son and the Holy Ghost working as one. I have been watching your videos for some time. I have seen your children following you and Jen around the farm looking up to each of you as their protector and provider and you could see their love for each of you in their eyes and it can still be seen today. Things have changed over the years, your children are no longer following you, they are right there beside you working with you because they have found a new way to express their love for each of you. You must be so proud of them. What a fine example you and your children are setting for others. God speed to all! Hope Jen is on the mend soon!

[@jimwerner636]

It is so awesome to see the kids helping out with chores around the farm doing so will instill a good work ethic in all of them. Please pray for rain for us in SE South Dakota as we haven't had any in over a month now and we were dry before that. Take care and God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@trinitydairy]

We'll be praying for rain!

[@user-zr9do8jk8p]

I watch your videos to see your children! They are amazing. Show more of your children. They seem so happy and enjoying what they are doing!!!

[@bruceprentice6441]

It’s nice when the kids can help milk. I sure hope your milk price comes back very soon. $12.00/ hundred lb is brutal. You should get at least twice that. All the best

[@wayneinnc5379]

Wonderful “family” farm with the kiddos working beside Dad!

[@robertburt9071]

Wishing Jen a speedy recovery Kids are filling in the void You have teach your kids well

[@philjopp7170]

Hopefully the milk prices come back up, its tough going when I used to milk cows , just made enough to get buy always, never steady cash flow well good luck, follow your dreams 👍

[@keystonekonfections2021]

God bless you! Raising your kids right. Your cows look great. We had a small dairy for years and worked off the farm just to make ends meet.We know what it takes. We wish you well!!!

[@kensmithler5965]

Great video, reminds me of my siblings and I doing the daily chores on the farm. I loved it.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello enjoyed your video. Awesome your children are helping out also. Very nice your daughter her cow and is into 4h. Have a great day.

[@TomSmith-me7ph]

Jessica really helps with milking, great job. Justin helping with the silage an feeding the calves. Sure makes the chores go faster when the kids help. Great job all around. God Bless and take care. Hope Jen gets better soon!

[@vijayalaxmiadvocate3223]

Very sweet all are taking good care of your cows and calf’s please let all calf’s to meet their mummy time … always love animals you take care of them well ..

[@cadcad4974]

Papa here from Missouri, the corn silage you were feeding, does it have bits and pieces of cracked corn in it? In the late '40s & early '50s we would travel to one of my dad's uncle's farms to pick blackberries,& make ice cream. Mom and Aunt Alice would make breakfast with smoked country ham, milk gravy, scratch milk biscuits, fresh eggs, molasses, churned butter, fresh milk, and coffee. Oh, it was so good, then for supper more ham, fried squirrel, biscuits, molasses, mashed potatoes, vegetables from the garden, gravy, churned butter, and for dessert homemade ice cream and blackberry cobbler! Yummy😀 I bet your dinner table is just as amazing! 😊

[@trinitydairy]

Some of the corn in the silage gets cracked.

[@mariaamontanacowgirl5128]

Beautiful dairy! Justin cracks me up! you have some hard working kids there! Jessica has gotten so tall and turning into a beautiful young lady! Keep up the good work.

[@user-du1um2pl4g]

When I came out this afternoon the breeze was out of the north ⬆️ !!!! IT was like getting a breath of FRESH AIR FROM LAKE SUPERIOR ❤😊

[@MichaelDoering-js2gl]

Hi guys from Ontario. I hope you are feeling better Jen. It is very good when all the kids help out with chores, this way you can rest and watch soap operas on tv LoL 😅 just kidding. Another great video and take care. P.s. the calf is done. 🇨🇦

[@jamesbristow5740]

My Aunt's Jersey herd was about that size(milking 35), she had some real champion cows that rivaled Holsteins in production I guess. A few the udders were so big and heavy she had, for lack of better words, bras for them that strapped over the hips to hold up the milk bag and keep the teats from getting stepped on. Glad you got some rain

[@dennisdole1764]

Great video and way to go Jessica ❤ Mom and dad must be proud 😊 of you and your siblings. Gods blessings upon all your endeavours

[@davidkimmel4216]

Enjoyed your video very much

[@mennoreuten1563]

My kids are on vacation and now we see what they are doing because i have to do it myself, together the work is not that hard but when you have do to it all by youre self breakfast and dinner is a little later lol, anyways agree to reduce the feedbill, thanks and greetings from a Dutch dairyfarmer

[@ronaldchappus2205]

Justin reminds me of the times when I was about his age doing chores,driving tractors and hauling hay.He's a good worker and bet he could do all the chores by himself if he had to.Great family.

[@douglassmith6448]

Allen thank you for share wash cycle

[@dairyfarmmidwest1615]

Nice video nice to see young kids doing chores teaches good work ethic forever

[@davidbarnes706]

Brings back memories

[@19661650]

Learn from the PTO close call and teach your children that even Dad could have been injured. Life lesson, Thank god know one was hurt. Thanks for sharing!

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

Great video. But you already know that. Justin and Jessica have grown so much. There very hard workers.. Great job kids. Hope Miss Jenn gets to feeling better soon..

[@Webb63]

What a change to see kids working and being involved in a worthwhile activity instead of having their heads buried in a video game. As a teenage boy in the 70,s we worked 7 days a week on the layer chicken farm and hog farm. It was tiresome work, but I wouldn't trade those memories for any amount of money. Back then all the boys and many girls were in the FFA, now our crazy school system down here doesn't even have FFA or home economics 😢. You're doing it right and those children love it. Good job. Keep the videos coming. 🙏 For 🇺🇸

[@munroboice1542]

great kids-God bless!

[@bighasan9399]

OMG, hard work every day! God bless your family!

[@williamkemm673]

Jessica and the boys did a great job!!!!!!

[@thelittlethingskate9567]

What freaking amazing kids!!

[@sapi22]

Greetings from INDONESIA 🙏🙏

[@dougtheviking6503]

Good job, Jess! Alan thanks for video. God bless you guys are Rockstars !

[@stevenhancock7462]

Jessica doing awesome gotta make dad proud

[@Chico-td2fy]

Running the skid steer like a pro! 🐂🐂🐃🐄

[@cutlow1383]

Thanks for sharing !

[@user-hm8ol4tj9i]

Awsome video nice looking cows

[@derekjensen5918]

I have to say Alan and family once again a great video. It’s always something special to see you and the kids working on the farm. Hope you all have an amazing summer and just continue the great job that you do!!! God bless you and your family

[@larryanglea3458]

Looks like the cows are bagged up pretty good for July .to bad the milk price is so low. you sure have some fine kids they are realty some good help, good luck !

[@user-hm8ol4tj9i]

Another great video thanks for showing your farm

[@Dave-if5qj]

We need to shut down factory farms and support the small family farms

[@veragamsky1734]

Nice looking cows.

[@koolman2021]

Awesome video thanks for sharing ❤

[@SuperKlean]

Great to see you with your family! By the way, you may want to try SuperKlean's DuraFlow Dairy Nozzle for mastitis prevention. It also lasts longer than other dairy nozzles and is making cows healthier and happier from better and faster udder sanitation. Dairy farmers are loving it.

[@randymayer8768]

Nice shirt! I’m watching wearing the same one!😊

[@eddiebaughman2809]

I always loved cattle. Train able and they know there places in the barn. In comparison they are like dogs. They all have their own personality. We raised beef cattle and some become pets.😊

[@ronlowenstein9489]

Looks like your team is working with out a hitch

[@jemreandeau3583]

Lovely farm, awesome kids . ❤

[@dlzastera]

Hello Alan, you sure have some good helpers on the farm.

[@tumwesigyerobert6640]

Thanks for the work done

[@dattuahire1629]

Best farm with excellent work by whole family

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

I will never complain about the price of milk in the grocery store other then on behalf of the dairy farmers out there like this family that aren't getting enough for their efforts.

[@michellebilodeau3882]

These kids are good workers!😊

[@tarheelpatch3386]

Great video,I use to judge dairy and beef cows here in NC. That one of Justins is looking good .Great to see the family working together.I miss the farm i grew up on now a suburb of Raleigh NC.We once had a big dairy industry here but with gov buy the dairy herds sold for beef in the 80s/90s ,the farmers sold there land to developers

[@cedricgates9976]

like to see the different farms and how they work so many ways to get to the same result god bless you and yours dont know how you survive on 12 dollar milk more power to ya love these vids

[@Joey966]

Hard workin kids! I love it.

[@user-up5ex1vm9l]

You have a hard working set of kids 😊 Most kids today are over weight and playing fortnight lol

[@russhfan]

Worked on 2 dairy farms when young. Wish I was still there but small farms are gone here.

[@virginiagraber9070]

Boy's @ Girl's Mother, Father. Farm workers 👏👏👏 ( My, Farm work,work, Years ago. ) Thank you. Naaman, Indiana

[@thekinarbo]

I thought the accent sounded familiar. I grew up in St. Paul and just north of St. Paul. Born in '67 and left in 1985. I can't say I miss the winters there.