Farmer talks decline in ND dairy farming
Fewer cows, fewer farms, and a quiet shift in the heartland — North Dakota’s dairy landscape is changing. From more than 2,000 family-run dairies in 1985 to just 21 today, the decline reflects tough economic realities and the end of long-held traditions. Yet amid the closures, farmers like Terry Entzminger aren’t giving up entirely—they’re adapting. As large-scale operations eye expansion, questions loom about what kind of dairy future North Dakota will have—and who will shape it. Michelle Tom with KFYR has the full story.
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