Updated: Dec 22, 2021
Tony Lopes is a 4th generation dairy farmer from Gustine, CA and has been involved in agriculture his entire life. From being involved in FFA as a young kid, and working alongside his parents helping manage their multi-site dairy business throughout high school, Tony's decision to continue his education at one of the only colleges in California to offer a degree in dairy science was an easy one. His time at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo gave him the incredible experience and knowledge he needed to effectively manage not only cows, but also employees. Ranging from being the president of the Los Lecheros Dairy Club, to hosting the highest averaging University consignment cow sales of all time, Tony took full advantage of getting involved with all that Cal Poly had to offer. After graduation in 2018 with a major in Dairy Science and an Ag Business minor, Tony returned to life on the dairy. While today he is still the Team Operations leader on the family dairies, managing 40 employees, he felt a pull to start some businesses of his own.
With a college degree, a supporting family, and a great network of people behind him, Tony started sustainiBeef LLC and Precision Genetic Solutions LLC in 2020. Tony believes that business is the best way to bring about the change you want to see in the world. With that being said, he took a progressive look at advancements in the industry he felt he could bring to others. sustainiBeef's scientifically-proven supply chain enables them to provide premium-quality, local beef direct from the family farm to your doorstep with up to 50% lower carbon emissions than traditional beef. Precision Genetic Solutions LLC brings genetic consulting to a new wave of dairy producers looking to drive future performance.