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The Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month sponsored by WisSports.net (WSN) in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) aims to connect consumers with Wisconsin’s dedicated dairy farmers and the youth who grow and raise food for their local communities.  

DFW and WSN are recognizing high school student-athletes who are actively involved on a Wisconsin dairy farm and participate in at least one WIAA-sanctioned varsity sport. Dairy is a vital part of the economy in nearly every Wisconsin county, whether urban or rural. Family-owned farms, dairy processors and dairy-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while contributing to local income and tax revenues.

Nominate a high school athlete for the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month by clicking here.

Chloe Auth
Durand-Arkansaw High School
Class of 2025
Auth Farms

Sports:

Auth: I am in cross country, basketball, and track and field. I am the team captain for both cross country and track and I am the point guard on my basketball team.

How do you balance farm, school and athletics?

Auth: I do a dual college credit program online through Chippewa Valley Technical College which gives me lots of time to help on the farm. I always put my homework first and make sure I have everything done before I go to practice or go to work on the farm for that day.

What hobbies / interests do you have outside of dairy farming? 

Auth: I enjoy hunting, going out on the lake, and spending time with family and friends.

How else are you involved in your local community?

Auth: I am in my local 4-H club, Missouri Valley 4-H. I also am a part of Durand FFA and the local sportsmans club.

ON THE FARM

What is your farm story and how long have you been involved in the operation?

Auth: I am part of the sixth generation of our dairy and crop farm. I have always helped on the farm doing miscellaneous tasks.

What is your role on the farm?

Auth: When I am not busy with school or sports, I pack silage, rake hay, help haul manure, sort cattle, help give vaccines, and fill in whenever necessary.

Who do you farm with?

Auth: I farm with my parents, sisters, along with my grandparents. We all work together to take care of our farm.

What is your favorite part of being involved with the farm?

Auth: I love working and being with the cattle, especially seeing them grow from a young age.

What is your most proud moments or farm achievements/awards?

Auth: I treated a cow with milk fever by myself. I will always remember how accomplished and good it felt to help her.

Where does your farm ship its milk?

Auth: We take our milk to the Eau Galle Cheese Factory.

What product is your milk turned into?

Auth: It is made into many types of hard Italian cheeses like Parmesan and Asiago cheeses, Romano cheese, as well as their Eau Galle Italian Cheese.

What sustainability practices do you employ on your farm?

Auth: We use techniques like no till crops, cover crops, contour strips, and reuse water as much as possible around the farm.

Additional Information:

Auth: I will be a part of the women’s basketball team at Viterbo University next year. I will be majoring in Biology and will be part of the Pre-Veterinary program.

Nominate a high school athlete for the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month by clicking here.

One athlete will be selected from nominations received each month.  Selected student athletes will be featured on www.wissports.net as well as DFW and WSN social media channels. 

About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products. For more information, visit our website at wisconsindairy.org.