Milk, Mission, and Momentum: Redefining Dairy for a Changing World

At its heart, our story is about two sisters with a dream to sustain our family farm in Northern Pennsylvania. A story built on passion, grit, sisterhood, and a whole lot of beautiful cows! As fourth-generation farmers, adaptability has been in our bones since day one. From icy winters to blazing summers, no two days on the farm are ever the same, and you learn quickly that growth comes with change. Today, the dairy industry is shifting too; dairy is booming, consumers are turning to real food, and people are becoming more interested in having a connection to their farmer. For us, the biggest challenge wasn’t producing real, nutrient-dense food; it was making sure people understood the why behind it. That’s why we started Painterland Sisters skyr yogurt, not just to put another product on the shelf, but to share our story, our organic regenerative practices, and the importance of knowing your farmer in a way people could see, taste, and trust.

But we’ve also realized this: our information is only as powerful as our ability to share it. The values we stand for family, transparency, quality, and care for the land, come alive when we tell our story, whether that’s through a cup of yogurt, a social post, or a conversation like this one. Adaptability for us isn’t just about how we’ve grown; it’s about how we communicate and connect. Because the future of food belongs to those who open up, educate, and bring people along for the journey. If we can bend with the winds while staying rooted in our purpose, we can thrive and hopefully inspire others to do the same. At the end of the day, we’re not just making yogurt—we’re yogurt making a difference!

Speakers: Abby Bradner and Joanna Widman-French, the marketing team at Painterland Sisters

Questions? Contact Abby Brandner at abby@painterlandsisters.com.