Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd.

Lone Pine Jerseys was first established in 1993, when Adrian and Vreni Haeni immigrated to Canada and purchased a small farm just outside of a tiny town in Alberta called Didsbury. The young couples initial plan was to take over this Jersey operation, and once they had the money convert to black and white. However, they quickly fell in love with the smaller brown cow. And when asked now wouldn’t go back. Later that year Kurt and Marie-Louisse Haenni, Vreni’s parents moved to Canada and would become both official partners and mentors to the small 70 cow operation. An operation that would consistently expand and upgrade. In October of that same year Michael was welcomed into the family. A family which would later add three more additions in Samuel, Jonas, and Nils. Together this family continues to run one of the bigger pure bred Jersey herds in Canada.

Motto

We are constantly breeding for improved efficiency, productivity and longevity. We also believe that animal husbandry and welfare play vital roles in our business and lifestyle.

Land

We currently farm 850 acres of land. Growing mainly alfalfa hay, barley and wheat. The hay and barley for the most part goes right back into the farms nutrition program.

Nutrition

We try to maximize milk, fat and protein production in our herd. We do this by providing our animals with the richest quality feed grown right here on the farm.

Shows

We also compete in the Canadian show circuit. Mainly focusing on the Western expo’s such as Red Deer, Calgary, Saskatoon, and Leduc. However, we have also had animals show in the Royal Winter Fair as well as the WDE in Madison.

4-H

The Haeni brothers were also extremely active in their local 4-H clubs. Participating at club, provincial and also inter-provincial levels.

Family

Originally from Switzerland, however now proud Canadians. We work as a team managing this operation, whether its grandpa and grandma or any of the four boys. Everyone has a vital role to play in the farms daily routine.