Fifth-generation dairy farmer says reforms reflect listening to families

Sam Schwepy, who identified himself as a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Huntingburg, Indiana and a Prairie Farms board member, spoke about the farmer perspective on nutrition and food access. "My name is Sam Schwepy and my family owns and operates Schwepy Dairy in Huntingburg, Indiana, where our farm has been nourishing our community since 1874," he said, and described why whole foods and dairy matter for child development and community trust.

Schwepy also described local partnerships and charitable work, saying he works with Fresh Connect Central and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to connect surplus or local production with families in need. He framed industry commitments as evidence the sector is listening to families and trying to improve products without giving up traditional dairy nutrition.