July 2026. Article by Rick MajoorRe-published with permission In the beautiful, scenic expanse of Invercargill in New Zealand’s South Island, Joanne (Jo) Crack of Southern Star Farms is redefining what it means to run a modern, self-sufficient dairy operation. Managing a 456-hectare farm near the Waituna Lagoon, Jo balances a 350 to 370-strong Jersey cow herd alongside 2,000 ewes and some beef stock. The farm’s transition…
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