Our Staff

Dairy Grazing Alliance is led by Joe Tomandl, a fourth-generation dairy farmer in central Wisconsin. Joe is founder and executive director of the Dairy Grazing Alliance and the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship. Joe and his wife, Christy, were honored to receive the 2022 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award in recognition of their commitment to managed grazing practices on their dairy farms to benefit the environment, rural communities and future generations.

In addition to Joe, the Alliance has 11 full- and part-time staff who are experts in grass-based dairy and building the sector. Our team is passionate about leading, operating and funding the Alliance, the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, and
other associated programs.

We also have part-time Education Coordinators located nationwide to support the Apprenticeship program.

General Contact

Dairy Grazing Alliance
715-553-0364
info@dga-national.org

DGA Staff

DGA Education Coordinators

If the state you are in no longer has an Education Coordinator attached, please reach out to Apprenticeship Manager Jessica Matthews, who will act as your interim EC.

Phone: 484-904-9540

Email: jessicam@dga-national.org