Dairying has been a part of Darin Dykstra’s life ever since he can remember. He was first introduced to the industry as a young boy in California. His grandfathers on both sides of his family were dairymen.

"I loved it ever since I was a little kid. I loved going out and being with calves and being outside, working outside," Dykstra said.

His parents started the family’s dairy farm ...