Dairy Farming and Family Legacy

Randy Lewis, a fifth-generation dairy farmer in North Carolina, shares his journey through financial challenges and personal loss. Despite setbacks, including the 2009 milk price crash and the tragic death of his niece Megan, Randy perseveres. With Megan's vision in mind, he secures a grant to start bottling milk on the farm, cutting out the middleman and increasing revenue. The project becomes a family effort, with Megan's sister Mikayla taking an active role. The initiative not only sustains the farm but also honors Megan's legacy.

What is Randy Lewis's primary occupation?

• Dairy Farmer

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Doctor

What significant financial event affected Randy's dairy farm in 2009?

• Increase in milk prices

• Decrease in milk prices

• Decrease in feed costs

• Increase in land value

What innovative approach did Randy and Megan consider to increase farm revenue?

• Selling cheese

• Bottling milk on the farm

• Opening a farm store

• Exporting milk overseas

What tragic event occurred to Megan during the bottling project?

• She moved to another state

• She was injured on the farm

• She decided to quit farming

• She was killed in a car accident

How much grant money did Randy receive to start the bottling project?

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $12,000

• $8,000

Who is responsible for milking the cows in the bottling project?

• Randy

• Megan

• Mikayla

• Randy's mother

What is the daily milk extraction amount by Mikayla?

• 500 gallons

• 200 gallons

• 300 gallons

• 400 gallons

What is Mikayla's relationship to Randy?

• Cousin

• Sister

• Niece

• Daughter

What legacy is Mikayla continuing on the farm?

• Her grandmother's legacy

• Her uncle's legacy

• Her sister Megan's legacy

• Her father's legacy

What was the general public's initial reaction to the bottling project?

• Supportive

• Skeptical

• Indifferent

• Excited