Thousands Gather at Mighty Grand Dairy for Annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast

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Mighty Grand Dairy Cow Saturday
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Brighton, Wis. – More than 2,500 people flocked to Mighty Grand Dairy on Saturday morning to celebrate Wisconsin’s signature industry at the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast.

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Farm Equipment Displaying American Flag
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The event featured a full farm breakfast, family-friendly activities, and appearances from a long list of local and state leaders. Guests were treated to scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, milk, juice, and Culver’s ice cream—all for $10 a ticket.

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Myron Daniels and Family Saturday
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The Daniels family, owners of Mighty Grand Dairy, welcomed the community to their farm at 22811 18th St. in the Town of Brighton. The event ran from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and was hosted in partnership with the Kenosha County Dairy Promotion Board.

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County Executive Samantha Kerkman
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County Executive Samantha Kerkman took the stage to kick off the morning alongside State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, Sheriff David Zoerner, District Attorney Xavier Solis, Congressman Bryan Steil, and County Board Supervisor John Poole.

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“Here in Kenosha County, we have over 2,300 dairy cows farmed by 11 different dairy farms,” said Kerkman. “That number has gone down, but the farms that remain are producing more.”

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She proclaimed June as Dairy Month in Kenosha County, emphasizing that Wisconsin’s dairy industry generates more than $45 billion annually for the state’s economy.

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Kerkman thanked the Daniels family as well as Heather Daniels, Tina Elfering, and Daniel Elfering—applauding their efforts in making the event a success.

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Congressman Bryan Steil Issuing Congressional Proclamation
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Congressman Steil presented a congressional certificate of recognition to the Daniels family.

“What a great day to be out on the farm,” Steil said. “It’s important for families to see firsthand the hard work that goes into dairy farming, especially right here in Kenosha County.”

Also attending were Bristol School board President Tina Elfering, County Board Supervisor Keith Gray and Joanne Gray, Bristol School Board Treasurer and Republican Party of Kenosha County Chair Sandy Weidemeyer.

Next year’s event is already on the calendar and will be held at Spoerlein Farm.

State, County and Federal Elected Leaders Saturday
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Pancake Volunteers
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Pancake Volunteers
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Omelette Volunteers
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Mighty Grand Dairy Farm Cows
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Mighty Grand Dairy Tractor
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Tractor Rides
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Grain Silos
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Kari and Duane O’Keefe, Volunteers
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Republican Party of Kenosha County Chair Sandy Wiedemeyer and
Bristol School Board Treasurer Joanne Gray Volunteering Saturday
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
District Attorney Xavier Solis
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
District Attorney Xavier Solis and 1st District GOP Vice Chair Katie Verzal
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
County Executive Samantha Kerkman and County Board Member Keith Gray
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Assistant District Attorney Douglas Haney
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
State Rep Amanda Nedweski Volunteering Saturday
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Jadyn Eisenbraun and 2025 Fairest of the Fair Kaelie Billingsley
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Young Volunteer
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Mighty Grand Dairy Staff/Family
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Mighty Grand Dairy Staff/Family
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Tina Elfering, Elfering Farms and President, Bristol School Board
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Mighty Grand Dairy Staff/Family
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Mighty Grand Dairy Staff/Family
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
State Rep Amanda Nedweski
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Congressman Bryan Steil
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Congressman Bryan Steil
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Congressman Bryan Steil
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State Rep Amanda Nedweski, Congressman Bryan Steil, and RPKC Chair Sandy Wiedemeyer
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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