Melisa Konecky

About Melisa

Wahoo, Nebraska

My family and I live near Wahoo, where we raise dairy cows, beef cows and row crops. I manage daily farm operations and staffing, specifically with the dairy. I also work alongside my parents, brother and sister-in-law to manage our cow/calf herd, row crops and hay crop. As a third-generation dairy farmer, growing and producing food has always been a part of my life and one of the things I am most proud of.

Along with this great responsibility, there also comes a wish to help others understand where their food comes from. There is a lot of misinformation being spread about the food we consume. My goal is to help connect consumers with the farmers who help produce the products we all love. Most of these farmers are family farmers, just like us, who work hard to ensure that the food we’re producing is sustainably raised and safe for our families–and yours. 

News from Melisa

AI in Dairy Farming: What it is, and Why it’s Important

AI in Dairy Farming: What it is, and Why it’s Important

Artificial insemination, or AI, has been a topic of conversation within the dairy industry for years, both by farmers as well as those who often don’t understand the practice. My family has been in the dairy industry for over 75 years, and throughout most of those...

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Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake

Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake

CommonGround volunteer Melisa Konecky shares a recipe for Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake with Pure Nebraska viewers. Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake 2 cups flour¾ cup sugar¼ cup oil¾ cup milk2 ½ teaspoon baking powder¾ teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup blueberriesTopping¼ cup brown...

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Animal Health

Animal Health

CommonGround volunteers Melisa Konecky and Karah Perdue take you on a tour of Melisa's dairy and discuss how farmers and ranchers care for their animals.  Watch and learn  

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Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather

Caring for Dairy Cows in All Sorts of Weather

When winter arrives, we aren’t the only ones bundling up to stay warm.  As a dairy farmer, I want you to know we pay special attention to the health of our baby calves during harsh weather to make sure they are protected sufficiently from the elements. ...

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Fear Not! The Milk You Drink Contains NO Antibiotics.

Fear Not! The Milk You Drink Contains NO Antibiotics.

We just celebrated National Chocolate Chip Day, and I think we all know that the best way to eat a chocolate chip cookie is with an ice-cold glass of milk. Today, more people are interested in learning about where their food comes from and how it is produced. I often...

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rBST FREE!

rBST FREE!

rBST FREE! – This is a new label you may see on many dairy products these days. As a dairy farmer, I'll admit I didn't know much about what rBST was, so I decided to educate myself on the topic through conversations with other dairy farmers and processing plants....

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