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From cereal at breakfast to ice cream for dessert, milk is a major part of our daily lives. For us, getting milk is simple. We go to the store to buy a gallon, and then, whenever we need milk, we grab it from our refrigerator. What happens behind the scenes is a more intricate process. I went to Lenz View Dairy Farm in Bunceton, Missouri to capture the process.
Turns out, working on a dairy farm is a demanding and smelly occupation. In Missouri, farming is typically a family business. At Lenz View Dairy, James Lenz and his brother, David Lenz, work with David’s sons Jon Lenz and Adam Lenz.
Jon enjoys working out in nature. “You’re your own boss,” Jon said. Listening to country music while riding a tractor is his favorite part of his day.
St. Joseph is home to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, a program under the Boy Scouts of America. Members of the tribe participate in dance groups throughout the region and perform dances for the public.
I interned with KQTV over winter break my freshman year. This is my first package I created all on my own.