Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Mark Lamers at his family owned dairy in Appleton, Wisconsin.
The Lamers family started their dairy in a basement back in 1913.
Evolving with consumer demands the fifth generation family-run dairy is back to using glass bottles, and selling products online in addition to their retail store. Lamers Facebook
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Milk is sourced from nearby family farms and the family pays a premium to source 100 percent hormone additive-free milk.
Lamers’ Dairyland’s Bestproducts retain a fond loyal following and regularly take home first-place awards in the prestigious annual World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products contest.
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