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Cows lower their heads to eat after being fed Saturday at Steve Case’s Footville dairy farm.
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Steve Case and his wife, Liz, have been milking cows near Footville for the past 48 years. They’ve been joined by their son, Craig, and their grandson, Tyler.
Angela Major
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Steve’s son Craig Case dumps feed in front of cows Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Footville.
Angela Major
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Cows are guided to the milking parlor Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Steve Case’s farm in Footville.
Angela Major
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Steve Case’s son Craig Case milks cows in the milking parlor Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Footville.
Angela Major
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