Going into farming was the natural thing to do for Steve Kahl of Pierz, as well as for his son, Travis, 25. They come from a long line of farmers and it a lifestyle they enjoy.
Kahl’s Dairy is the home to about 320 head of cattle — Holsteins and crosses with Jersey, Montbeliarde and Swedish red.
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