2026 Proficiency Dairy Production Entrepreneurship

Lauren Silvera of the Chowchilla FFA Chapter in California is interviewed after being named the National Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner for her Silver Elite Holsteins operation. She discusses the origin of her herd's name, growing from 41 to 92 head since 2022, and the challenges of managing costs for feed, embryos, and IVF. Lauren also reflects on improving milk production through feed rations, overcoming setbacks like bird flu, and her hopes of supporting junior members in the show ring.