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Small Town Texas Dairy Achieves Positive Outcomes Through Conservation Stewardship

Clowdus Dairy LLC is a family-owned and operated dairy farm located in Evant, Texas. The operation is owned and managed by Zac & Kelsi Clowdus.  Established in 2000, the farm focuses on the production of high-quality milk, along with prioritizing animal health and welfare.  They also remain focused on conservation and put emphasis on sustainable practices that promote healthy soil, water retention and renewable energy.  

Zac is a 4th generation dairy manager who is following in the footsteps of a long line of successful dairymen, including his father, Laurence Clowdus. Zac grew up on a dairy in Alvarado, Texas, in Johnson County and in 2000 moved to Hamilton, Texas, to begin managing his own dairy.  During this time, he met Kelsi, a native of Hamilton and they were married in 2010.  In addition to maintaining their notable presence in the local dairy industry, they also have the full-time job of being parents to four beautiful children, Addy, Parker, Payson and Kollyer.

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