Wilhelm family continues proud dairy tradition in North Easthope
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
By Gary West
The arrival of summer brought warm sunshine and lush pastures for a group of Holstein heifers grazing in the rolling hills of North Easthope Township.
The cattle belong to the Wilhelm family, whose dairy farming roots run deep in the area.
David and Jess Wilhelm, along with David's brother, Jonathan, continue to build on a longstanding family tradition of breeding registered Holstein cattle. Their herd includes both black-and-white and red-and-white animals carrying the sought-after red gene.
Travellers along the Fifth Concession north of Shakespeare can often spot the young dairy animals grazing on the family's picturesque pastures. Mixed among the Holsteins are also a few long-horned beef cattle adding variety to the herd.
The family's dairy operation traces its roots back many years to Ross and Anne Wilhelm, who established the Rossanne Holstein herd and developed a reputation for breeding quality cattle with strong genetics.
Today, the next generation continues that tradition, working to maintain and improve the herd while carrying on the family's commitment to dairy farming.
The Wilhelm family's involvement in the community extends beyond agriculture. Their children attend North Easthope Public School, where staff say they are positive contributors to school life.
David Wilhelm also dedicates time to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Perth East Fire Department out of Shakespeare. Over the past several years, he has responded to fires and emergencies throughout Perth East and the surrounding area.
As summer begins, the sight of healthy cattle grazing on the hills of North Easthope serves as a reminder of the area's strong agricultural heritage and the farm families who continue to care for the land and livestock.
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