9451 N STATE ROAD 10, DEMOTTE, IN USDA FSA #12345 OPERATING SINCE 2018
FRONT RANGE FARMS 2018 FSA #12345 • DEMOTTE

Commercial dairy cows and contract farm labor operating out of Jasper County Indiana.

Front Range Farms supplies commercial dairy cattle priced from $1,500 to $2,500 per head and deploys skilled contract farm machinery labor at $14.93 to $22.00 per hour across Northwest Indiana. Every animal sold carries individual parlor records, and every equipment shift is operated on scheduled field hours under John Smith.

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$1,500–$2,500 USD / Head

Individual animal quotes depend strictly on lactation stage and verified somatic cell count history.

We do not trade unbroken heifers through auction rings. Our commercial dairy cows demotte in operations maintain high-producing Holstein milking cows and springing replacement heifers raised specifically for automated and parallel parlor systems. Each head is monitored for daily milk yield and structural hoof health before transfer.

Dairy buyers receive complete herd management documentation: calving dates, current test-day milk weight, somatic cell count (SCC) under 200,000 cells/mL, and USDA Farm Service Agency identification. If an animal does not meet bulk cooling tank quality thresholds, she is not released from our DeMotte pens.

1,500–2,500
Head Price Range (USD)
Determined by parity, SCC records, and milk production test data.
70–95 lbs
Milking Herd Daily Average
Balanced on total mixed ration corn silage and alfalfa forage.
< 185k
Somatic Cell Threshold
Verified milkhouse lab records provided prior to load-out.

Transfers occur at our loading chute at 9451 N State Road 10. Livestock haulers must coordinate arrival 48 hours in advance so pre-movement veterinary inspection and official state movement certificates can be signed by the attending practitioner.

Commercial Holstein dairy herd grazing on managed forage pasture at Front Range Farms in DeMotte Indiana.
Holstein milking herd on managed forage pasture along State Road 10. Stocking Density 1.5–2.0 Acres / Head
$14.93–$22.00 USD / Hour

Farm labor contract rates reflect machine horsepower, chemical applicator qualification, and milking shift coverage hours.

Dairy farm equipment operator hire across Jasper County demands operators who understand machine mechanics and animal safety. Front Range Farms provides disciplined agricultural machinery labor demotte producers trust for high-consequence field tasks and routine barn work.

We operate John Deere and Case IH utility tractors, parallel milking parlor clusters, refrigerated bulk tanks, feed mixer wagons, grain drill planters, and high-clearance self-propelled field sprayers. Work is contracted by operational block: morning parlor milking shifts or full-day field tillage and planting.

  • Milking Parlor Labor ($14.93–$17.50/hr): Routine teat prep, pre-dip, post-dip, automatic takeoff attachment, parlor washdown, and bulk tank sanitary wash cycle monitoring.
  • TMR Feeding & Yard Labor ($16.50–$18.50/hr): Precision loader bucket measuring, horizontal feed wagon mixing, bunk management, and freestall scraper tractor runs.
  • Tractor Planting & Tillage ($18.00–$20.50/hr): Seedbed preparation, row-crop grain drill planting, and forage corn seeding aligned with local moisture windows.
  • Self-Propelled Crop Spraying ($20.00–$22.00/hr): Certified chemical handling, rate calibration, boom height monitoring, and drift control across row crops.
High-horsepower utility tractor operating a heavy chisel plow preparing seedbed soil in DeMotte Indiana.
Utility tractor operating a heavy chisel plow preparing seedbed soil for row-crop forage in Jasper County. Primary Field Tillage Routine
1.5–2.0 Acres / Cow

Our stocking density standard guarantees that every milking head is supported by dedicated forage ground for corn silage and alfalfa haylage.

Heavy commercial dairy herds fail when forage quality swings wildly from broker-purchased dry hay. We maintain 1.5 to 2.0 tillable acres per mature dairy cow right here in the Kankakee Valley basin. This acreage ratio supplies steady total mixed ration tonnage while absorbing manure nutrients within strict environmental soil standards.

By controlling our own planting and chopping, Front Range Farms balances starch content and fiber moisture before the feed reaches the bunk. This agronomic closed-loop prevents sudden rumen upsets and stabilizes milk components across seasonal temperature extremes.

"We run 1.5 to 2.0 acres of dedicated forage ground for every milking head on the place, balancing silage yield against nitrogen uptake."

John Smith, Dairy Farmer & Crop Producer
FSA #12345 Producer Standard

Commercial dairy and field operations governed by verified federal compliance, Indiana Farm Bureau standing, and veterinary records.

< 185k SCC / ML

Zero speculative livestock trading.

Every dairy cow sold carries individual ear tags, verified vaccination schedules, and negative test records for bovine leukosis virus (BLV) and Johne's disease upon request. No stock leaves without clean health papers.

  • Individual somatic cell count history
  • Parlor habituation verified on stainless wash lines
120–225 TRACTOR HP

Calibrated equipment, trained operators.

We do not supply untrained casual hands. Contract labor runs on verified machine hours with operators experienced on John Deere and Case IH utility tractors, grain drills, self-propelled sprayers, and cooling tanks.

  • GPS row guidance and planting depth checks
  • Acid rinse bulk tank wash protocols
2018 ESTABLISHED

Rooted in Jasper County agriculture.

John Smith has operated Front Range Farms at 9451 N State Road 10 since 2018. We maintain active membership in the Indiana Farm Bureau and uphold strict nutrient management planning across all forage acreage.

  • Continuous commercial operation since 2018
  • USDA Farm Service Agency Producer #12345
6 Key Machinery Systems

Swipe, throw, or drag the equipment roster below to review active machinery units and contract qualifications.

Dairy Milking Stainless

Parallel Milking Parlor

Vacuum lines • Auto takeoffs

Commercial double-sided parallel stall system configured for rapid cow flow, pneumatic gate indexing, and automated post-milking sanitization.

  • Teat pre-dip and strip protocol
  • Vacuum pulsation monitoring
  • Rapid cluster detachment
Labor Rate: $14.93–$17.50/hr DeMotte Barn
Milkhouse Storage Refrigerated

Refrigerated Bulk Milk Tank

Direct-expansion chill • CIP wash

Heavy-duty stainless cooling tank maintaining raw milk storage below 38°F within 30 minutes of extraction, complete with chart recorder.

  • Daily digital temperature logging
  • Acid rinse cycle verification
  • Sanitary hauler valve hookup
Inspection: Daily Sanitary Grade A
Nutrition Delivery TMR Blending

TMR Feed Mixer Wagon

Horizontal augers • Digital scales

Precision mixer wagon producing uniform silage and alfalfa rations with exact dry-matter ratios to prevent cattle feed sorting along bunks.

  • Scale calibration per loading batch
  • Controlled discharge chute feed
  • Clean bunk sweep inspection
Labor Rate: $16.50–$18.50/hr Feed Bunk Ready
Tractor Power John Deere / Case IH

Utility & Field Tractors

120–225 HP • Mechanical Front Wheel Drive

Heavy agricultural tractors equipped with hydraulic remotes, front loaders, and dual rear tires for primary tillage and heavy trailer hauling.

  • 3-point hitch and PTO operation
  • Manure spreader & silage hauls
  • Daily engine oil & air filter care
Labor Rate: $18.00–$20.50/hr DeMotte Yard
Row-Crop Seeding Grain Drill

Grain Drill Planter

Accurate seed meters • Press wheels

Wide grain drill planter calibrated for tight seed spacing across small grains, alfalfa forage seedings, and cover crop establishment.

  • Depth gauge wheel setting
  • Seed tube blockage monitoring
  • Seedbed soil compaction checks
Labor Rate: $18.50–$21.00/hr Spring/Fall Schedule
Crop Protection Self-Propelled

High-Clearance Field Sprayer

90-foot booms • GPS rate controller

Commercial crop sprayer with independent boom suspension, pulse-width modulation nozzles, and high crop ground clearance for late-season application.

  • Calibrated nozzle drift control
  • Boundary mapping & swath shutoff
  • Complete chemical tank cleanout
Labor Rate: $20.00–$22.00/hr Licensed Operator
4 Step Operational Order

How livestock purchases and machinery labor schedules are coordinated from initial phone inquiry to field execution.

  1. Initial Scope & Yard Specification: You contact our DeMotte yard at (219) 987-7808 or submit our inquiry form detailing head count requirements or equipment shift dates. We confirm our cattle inventory or machinery crew availability against our current seasonal schedule.
  2. Record Review & On-Farm Inspection: For cattle, we provide individual lactation sheets, SCC logs, and veterinary health records. Buyers are welcome to inspect livestock at 9451 N State Road 10 by appointment. For labor, John Smith reviews your acreage, field topography, and equipment setup.
  3. Written Operational Agreement: We execute an operational agreement locking your per-head rate ($1,500–$2,500) or hourly machinery labor tier ($14.93–$22.00). Health certificates and insurance certificates are attached prior to dispatch.
  4. Chute Load-Out or Machine Dispatch: Cattle are loaded through our commercial handling chute into clean, sanitized trailers. Farm machinery crews arrive on your site with required safety gear and maintenance consumables ready for work.

Who This Service Is Not For

We do not sell hobby farm singles, unbroken nurse cows, or unrecorded auction-salvage heifers. Our dairy stock is intended for commercial milk producers with functioning parlor facilities or free-stall operations. On the labor side, we do not provide general unspecialized manual labor or work on unmaintained client equipment that fails basic safety shields and PTO guards.

2018 Established Base

Continuous commercial dairy and row-crop operations conducted from our DeMotte headquarters in Jasper County.

Agricultural stability depends on geographic presence and operational history. John Smith established Front Range Farms in 2018, selecting DeMotte for its deep sandy loam soils, reliable aquifer access for milkhouse sanitation, and central proximity to regional Midwest milk processing hubs.

The farmstead features clean free-stall housing, dual silage bunkers, covered machinery storage bays, and direct access to State Road 10 for commercial livestock tractor-trailers. Visitors and haulers find easy ingress with wide turnaround radii suited for 53-foot cattle pots.

Farmstead facilities, livestock barns, and storage silos at Front Range Farms in DeMotte Indiana.
Front Range Farms headquarters, free-stall barns, and storage silos at 9451 N State Road 10. DeMotte, IN 46310-8830
(219) 987-7808 Farm Direct

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