Ad van Velde: Global Dairy Farmers and a look inside his dairy farm in the Netherlands

Progressive Dairy Podcast · Oct 20, 2026 · 36m

In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Ad van Velde for a discussion about educational opportunities offered through Global Dairy Farmers, the technology he uses on his dairy farm in the Netherlands and a look at the dairy industry around the world.

Episode overview:

[~1:05] About van Velde’s dairy farm in the Netherlands

[~5:30] On-farm technology

[~6:45] Generating electricity on the farm

[~7:40] Other on-farm innovations he is excited about

[~10:15] Van Velde’s approach to sustainability

[~12:15] About the dairy industry in the Netherlands

[~14:35] Preparing the next generation to…