Jun 5, 2023
A dairy farmer who is just shy of ONE MILLION followers on Facebook, Derrick Josi survives on coffee and sarcasm while dispelling B.S. on social media. He says “doesn't put up or ignore idiots online because to do so makes them feel justified and entitled to stay ignorant.”
This candid conversation covers everything from Josi and Nicole’s mutual disdain for certain food labels and love of ice cream to his and Michele’s friendly debate over who has the better breed of dairy cattle. RDs can glean insight on what REALLY happens on a dairy, from feeding, to animal welfare, and caring for the environment.
Passionate about preserving TDF Honest Farming for many generations, he stays focused on the future. Josi is one of the farmer-owners of Tillamook Creamery and loves to talk ice cream. He also offers honest thoughts about how the naysayers impact farmer's mental health.
Derrick wishes people knew that, as a dairy farmer the health and well-being of my cows is his top priority. His cows are milked on a merry-go-round or rotary parlor and he works to show people animal care through his videos.
If you’re curious about dairy vs. its alternatives, how the dairy business is committed to making its practices even more sustainable, and the day-to-day operations of TDF Honest Farming, give this episode a listen, and follow Josi on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and his podcast, The View From the Milk Barn.