{"id":8,"date":"2017-01-30T19:24:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T19:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2019-06-05T20:11:23","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T20:11:23","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><em><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Giving-our-Best-1.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cGiving our best, from our families to yours\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>At Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa, farming runs in our blood.<\/p>\n<p>We are undeniably a family farm. Family is at the core of everything we are and everything we stand for. Quality comes from working together with employees\u2014some from third-generation farm backgrounds like us. Consistency comes from those same employees\u2014many of whom have worked with us for a decade or more.<\/p>\n<p>The Pagels consider their 100+ employees as family, and our family\u2019s passion for farming is contagious! With the trust and hard work of our employees, Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa continues to set industry records.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Pagel\u2019s Promise<\/h2>\n<p>Our family farm is committed to producing dairy products of the highest quality by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practicing humane, low-stress cow handling<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the local landscape integrity through environmental stewardship<\/li>\n<li>Providing a safe and respectful environment for employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our passion comes from pride in our family\u2019s legacy, and our hard work honors the sacrifices our ancestors made to achieve the Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa dream!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row same-height\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/545px-History.jpg\" alt=\"...\">\r\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>Bought in 1946 by Carl and Garnet Pagel, the farm started out with 80 acres and just a few cows, chickens, and hogs. Inspiration for the name, Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa, came from the couple\u2019s favorite western.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-md  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/about\/history\/\"  rel=\"\"  target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/545px-Aerial-of-farm.jpg\" alt=\"...\">\r\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h2>Farm Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>John T. Pagel was known for his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Under John\u2019s leadership, the Ponderosa has implemented a nutrient recovery system, robotic technology and a flash cooling system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-md  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/about\/farm-innovation\/\"  rel=\"\"  target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row same-height\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/545px-Giving-Back.jpg\" alt=\"...\">\r\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h2>Giving Back<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Leaving a Lasting, Positive Footprint in Our Wisconsin Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a part of the Kewaunne community since 1946, Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa understands the importance of giving back. All Pagel\u2019s employees are strongly encouraged to volunteer for organizations or causes in which they have a passion. The Pagel leadership team exemplifies this\u2014Bryan serves on the fire department, with Jamie &amp; JJ serving on various industry boards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-md  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/about\/giving-back\/\"  rel=\"\"  target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/545px-Tours.jpg\" alt=\"...\">\r\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<h2>Tour the Ponderosa!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa prides itself on being is an open farm environment. Part of the farm\u2019s mission is to educate our off-farm family about what day-to-day life is like on our modern, progressive dairy farm. With thousands of visitors annually, we invite everyone to tour the Ponderosa!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-md  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.pagelsponderosa.com\/tours\/\"  rel=\"\"  target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cGiving our best, from our families to yours\u201d At Pagel\u2019s Ponderosa, farming runs in our blood. We are undeniably a family farm. Family is at the core of everything we are and everything we stand for. Quality comes from working together with employees\u2014some from third-generation farm backgrounds like us. 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