Karen and her husband, Scott, along with his family, own and operate Bohnert Jerseys, home to 750 cows and 1,700 acres in East Moline, IL. Karen also serves as the brand leader and editorial director for all Farm Journal dairy offerings, including serving as editor of Dairy Herd Management and MILK Business Quarterly. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Oregon State University.
Karen and Scott have three children: Tyler, 21; Cassie, 19; and Jacob, 15. Karen has been deeply involved in the dairy community, including serving on the American Jersey Cattle Association board of directors and has volunteered countless hours to dairy promotion and ag literacy over the years.