A lot has changed in the dairy industry in the last 20 years, but members of the El-Na Farms family cannot wait to show you this Father’s Day.
The Fenendael family was introduced as this year’s Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm hosts at the Celebrate Dairy Event hosted by the Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion in Luxemburg Thursday night. El-Na Farms last hosted the annual event in 2008, well before they added Kewaunee County’s first rotary parlor and most of its 2,500 cows and 7,500 acres. The farm has suffered its fair share of losses, including a part of its original barn and half of its namesake, Nancy, who passed away in 2022. Owner Lonnie Fenendael says he is thrilled to showcase what they have done to keep the farm running for six generations, with hopefully many more on the horizon.
The Celebrate Dairy event serves as a thank you to the farmers, sponsors, and volunteers of its marquee event, which will take place on June 15th. Eli and Nancy Fenendael were recognized with a lifetime of service award during this year's event. The Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion is now looking for volunteers to help serve the approximately 5,000-6,000 guests it receives annually.
