De Grins Oer Dairy

Meet the Family

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We traveled across an ocean on hope and faith. It was that continued belief in ourselves and what we do that has brought us here today. We are proud to be dairy farmers. We strive daily to be stewards of both the land and our animals. Our goals are ever-evolving as we reach new achievements and continue to implement practices that preserve precious resources. Our family provides many skill sets across the board. Bringing in new ideas and challenging the status-quo is how we have become one of the nationally ranked farms for best milk quality. That achievement cannot happen without dedication, passion, excellent animal care, and high-quality feed for our cattle.
Tjerk Okkema
Owner & Operator
Ramona Okkema
Owner & Dairy Promotion Chair
Evelyn Okkema - Damveld
Herd Manager
Aaron Damveld
Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Operator
Dirk Okkema
Social Media Manager
Cora Okkema
Animal Care Advisor

Where You Can Find Our Milk

Primarily, the milk from our farm is made into cheese. Michigan Milk Producers Association in partnership with Leprino Foods uses milk from Michigan dairy farms to create cheese for the food service industry, quick service restaurants, packaged cheese seen in stores, and frozen pizza. ​​
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