History

A history in the dairy business A Van Der Geest Family Tradition!

The Gary Van Der Geest Family

Mary Kay, Gary, Amy, Beth & Lee

Over 50 years ago, Gary & Mary Kay Van Der Geest purchased this farm which consisted of 120 acres and a 17 cow wood stall barn.

The business originated with purchasing and selling fine herds of dairy cattle with a 2-milking guarantee. Today, through expansion steps, the farm is a family operation that has evolved into 6,000 acres with 3,000 dairy cattle. The four-generation business was built on a quality reputation of service to family dairy farms and commitment to the environment with emphasis on the importance of agriculture

1970s

Early 1970s

Gary & Mary Kay Van Der Geest purchase the original farm: 120 acres and a 17-cow wooden stall barn.

1980s

1970s–1980s

The business begins by purchasing and selling fine herds of dairy cattle with a two-milking guarantee.

1990s

1990s–2000s

Expansion steps steadily grow the farm in both land and herd size, while building a reputation for quality and service to family dairy farms.

2000s

2010s

The next generations join the operation, strengthening the family’s four-generation commitment to agriculture and environmental stewardship.

2000s

Present Day

Jason Mell, Mary Kay Van Der Geest, Lee Van Der Geest

Van Der Geest Dairy spans over 6,000 acres with 3,000 dairy cattle, continuing to focus on sustainability, community, and the future of farming.