Lauren Homan’s path to dairy success: A journey of leadership and passion

“Growing up on the farm has been a huge influence on me. It’s been the perfect background for my education here at Ohio State ATI”Lauren Homan

“Lauren is extremely dedicated to honing her skills in dairy cattle judging,” said Shaun Wellert, associate professor at ATI. “Her hard work and perseverance have paid off, as evidenced by her success in competitions. Her achievements reflect her passion for the dairy industry.”

Homan’s deep connection to dairy farming comes from growing up on her family’s 500-cow dairy farm in western Ohio. She credits this experience with providing a foundation of hard work and responsibility that has shaped her approach to both her studies and her future career in dairy.

“Growing up on the farm has been a huge influence on me,” Homan said. “I learned the importance of hard work early on, and my love for working with dairy cattle started there. It’s been the perfect background for my education here at Ohio State ATI.”

In addition to her leadership at ATI and on her family farm, Homan gained valuable hands-on experience during an internship at Sterling Heights Dairy Farm, a 1,200-cow dairy farm in Sterling, Ohio. She worked closely with staff, gaining skills that will serve her well in her future dairy career.

“Lauren’s commitment to learning and growing during her internship was impressive,” said Wellert. “She came in eager to contribute and learn, and her work ethic was second to none. She’s going to do well in the dairy industry.”

Looking ahead, Homan plans to return to her family farm, where she will assume more responsibilities as an assistant herdsman. Her long-term goal is to help manage the herd and contribute to the farm’s continued success.

“I’m excited to go back to the farm,” Homan said. “There’s always something new to learn in the dairy industry, and I look forward to working alongside my family to grow the farm.”