“We are concerned long term about what the impact of this is going to have you know on all industries and all commodities,” Birchmeier said. “I think this is where we as farmers step up and, we take our responsibility really seriously all the time, but you think a little more about it at times like these,” Kris Wardin said.Įrnie Birchmeier, livestock and dairy specialist with the Michigan Farm Bureau said while the demand is strong now, the big question will be the financial impact of the virus for farmers down the line. That visual makes them feel proud of what they’re working for. “It was so interesting to go into the store and see that one time there were only four gallons of whole milk left on the shelves,” she said. Since the coronavirus outbreak, Carla Wardin said milk has become a hot commodity at grocery stores. “The restaurants are obviously taking a huge hit right now with not being able to be open, limited amount with carryout, so a lot of cheese and butter that the restaurants use is going down but a lot more is being sold to retail through the grocery store,” Chris Wardin said. Right now, as the food industry is leans on farmers like the Wardins to help feed the country, the family said that right now they’re just trying to adapt to the changes. They all go to the grocery store for the same things, so I’m glad that we are considered an essential business so that we can give this to people in a tough time like this.” “People want staples when times are hard. “I’m happy that we’re able to produce comfort for people,” Carla Wardin said. Owners Carla and Kris Wardin milk about 450 cows with the help of approximately 10 workers, and their three young boys. Johns is a small family farm that’s been around for more than 100 years. That’s all thanks to local farmers.Įvergreen Dairy Farm in St.
Grocery stores have promised they won’t run out of food. Carla and Chris Wardin at their farm Evergreen Dairy in St.
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