The Brandl Family Farm in Clinton, WI, hosted the 49th annual Rock County Dairy Breakfast on June 6, 2026. The event brought together approximately 3,500 people, including 150 volunteers.
"The Rock County Dairy Breakfast was a great success," said Dana Brandl. "It was a wonderful opportunity to open our farm for people to see where their food comes from."
The event featured all-you-can-eat pancakes, Jones Dairy Farm sausage, yogurt or applesauce, string cheese, cheese curds, milk, and ice cream for dessert. Activities and entertainment included live music, farm tours, a craft area, kids games, small animals, tractor rides and a crafty cow contest. The event was sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Rock County Dairy Promotion Council.

Brandl Family

Farm History
Dave and Anne Brandl purchased the farm in 1985, where they raised their four children — Andrew, Craig, Matthew, and Kaitlin. What began as a 40-cow dairy in a tie-stall barn has grown steadily through generations of hard work and dedication. 
In 2016, Matt and Dana Brandl moved to the farm and are now raising their two boys, Maxen and Porter, continuing the family’s farming tradition. Today, the farm is managed by Dave, Matt, and Craig, milking 300 cows and farming 550 acres. 
"One of the most rewarding parts of farming is carrying on the legacy my father, Dave, began here at the Brandl Farm," said Matt. "Having been born and raised on the farm, I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to continue the family tradition of caring for the land, raising livestock, and producing food for families in our community and beyond. It is a career that comes with both great responsibility and great reward, and we are honored to continue building on the foundation that previous generations worked so hard to establish."

Pancake Breakfast

Supporting The Community 
Earlier this year, the Brandl family hosted the Clinton Elementary School 4th-grade field trip (Food for America) where students came to the farm to learn about agriculture. The Clinton FFA members put on the event, which included multiple stations throughout the farm addressing various topics, such as calf care, machinery and equipment, feed and animal nutrition, and health.
Dana said that they also help educate and mentor young people through the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
"Over the years, several high school students have earned academic credit while gaining hands-on experience and learning valuable skills on our farm," said Dana.
One of the seven co-op principles is "Concern for Community," which Dana said aligns closely with how the family operates its farm. 
"Small businesses and strong communities are what helped build this country," said Dana. "We’re proud that our farm can play a small role in keeping our local community strong and thriving." 

Breakfast Attendees

(Some of the photos for this article were supplied by the Brandl family and the Rock County Dairy Promotion Council.)