Today, the Crown family relies on a team of 16 dedicated full-time and several part-time employees to make Golden Oaks Farm successful both in the Dairy and Genetic markets. John would spend his time at the farm fueling his passion and laying the building blocks to achieve an over 70-year reputation for outstanding Holsteins in an urban location. Golden Oaks Farm was founded by the Crown family of Chicago, IL in 1948, the passion for dairy is lustrous as John Crown's love for Holsteins. At Golden Oaks, they have been able to identify sick cows more quickly, while utilizing a more natural approach to heat detection Semex is a proud, three star sponsor of WDE and looks forward to visiting with dairymen at its tent location and also in the Exhibition Hall at booth EH 2608-2709.Just 50 miles outside of Chicago in the village of Wauconda, IL up the picturesque tree-line driveway is Golden Oaks Farm. On the farm, this translates to increased production, higher pregnancy rates and fewer costs associated with disease treatment. Attendees of this Virtual Farm Tour will be able to see first-hand how this program allows dairy producers to shift the way they manage and interact with their herd, providing value through the faster detection of both health problems and estrus. This vibrant business helps to provide the community with a positive perception of dairy farming and its practices.Īdditionally, last fall, the cows at Golden Oaks were outfitted with Semex's ai24 SCR HRTags.
In response, Golden Oaks recently established Midwest Organic Recycling, a composting site that mixes farm and compost waste, turning it into compost. In recent years, they have worked hard to positively respond to growing concerns for the rapidly encroaching urban community.
Located just 45 minutes from Chicago, Golden Oaks goes above and beyond to partner with their urban neighbors. The Golden Oaks Farm was started in 1948 by the Crown Family of Chicago and since then, has grown to a 720-cow herd with a rolling herd average of 27,965 pounds. On Wednesday, October 3 at noon, Semex is pleased to showcase one of these partnerships as it sponsors a World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tour featuring long-time Semex customer Golden Oaks Farms of Wauconda, Illinois.
At Semex, Genetics for Life is about genetic solutions and our commitment to research & development, as well as developing long-lasting, profitable herds and lifelong partnerships.
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