Dairy Operations

Beginning in the mid-1940s through 1972, Cotner Farms milked a herd of approximately forty dairy cows.

Throughout this time period, Cotner Farms was a family-operated business.  This is still the case in the current business operations, although the services of a number of additional employees are required.

Through the combined efforts of Don Cotner Sr. and his wife Janie, their six daughters, and Don Cotner Jr., the milking was completed each day.  Although there have been many jokes and stories told (and likely embellished!) about the 'Milk Maidens', Don Jr. and Don Sr. over the years, it's safe to say that each of the Cotners contributed to the farm.

Due to the changes in the dairy industry and the agricultural industry as a whole, Cotner Farms, Inc. decided to abandon the milking in 1972 and focus its efforts on egg production.