Photo by Nick Harre
Investing in a new carousel type milking parlor has increased efficiency and alleviated labor shortages on a dairy farm in southern Illinois.
Nick Harre of Nashville, IL tells Brownfield they moved from their old parlor in mid-December and it has been a smooth transition for the cows and employees.
“It allows us to milk 180-250 cows per hour, almost 3 hours less time per milking per day compared to our old setup.”
He says the increase in labor shortages the past few years is the main reason they built the parlor.
