Maynard Mallonee
Lewis County, Washington, Organic Valley Farmer-Owner
Maynard Mallonee is a member-owner of Organic Valley / CROPP Cooperative and operates a fourth-generation dairy farm in Lewis County, WA. The farm milks 60 cows with a Delaval robot and comprises 225 acres of pastures. The farm is forage sufficient and the heifers are raised on a 65-acre farm owned by Maynard's mother. The farm has been in the family since Maynard's grandfather purchased it in 1949. Maynard, who has farmed his entire life, will pass the torch to his son Jack.