Farm History

The original homestead

Current farm was bought by William and Josephine Schmidt. 120 acres and milking herd of 20 cows.

1908

Remodeling occured. Milking herd increased to 22 cows. First silo was built.

William passed away. Josephine takes over the farm.

William and Josephine purchased a farmstead in Alaska, WI.

Adrian Sr. was born, William and Josephine's first child.

William and Josephine get married

William & Josephine's wedding photo

Adrian Jr. (aka Ace) was born

Adrian Sr. is killed in a truck accident. Adrian Jr. and Kay Schmidt bought farm. Milking herd increased to 50 cows. 270 acres of farm land existed.

Adrian Sr. Schmidt buys farm. Milking herd increased to 34 milking cows.

Adrian Jr. and Kay Schmidt get married

Barn fire occured. All cows sold in auction that fall. Started raising heifers.

Ace's son, Randy and Dena Schmidt went into partnership and started S&S Ag Enterprises. Raised up to 6,400 heifers.

A second farm, Peninsula Dairy was purchased. Milking herd was 400 cows.

Randy and Dena Schmidt get married

Adrian Jr. (Ace) and Kay's wedding photo

Randy and Dena's wedding photo

Adrian Sr. and Ann's wedding photo

Methane digester was installed on farm to start producing enough power for at least 600 houses

Calf facility was built. Now S&S Jerseyland Dairy can officially state they are 100% homegrown

The custom heifer raising business was discontinued. S & S Ag Enterprises was transitioned into what is now S & S Jerseyland Dairy.

New barn, adding additional cows

A portrait of William

The Schmidt farm right before the barn fire

The Schmidt farm right after an expansion following the barn fire.