Dairy farmers across the state were hit hard and still worry about the future after Dean Foods abruptly dropped contracts in April with milk producers across the country, including local dairy Jericho Acres. 

The dairy, owned by Guy, Denis and Curtis Coombs, didn’t have the luxury to dream after losing most of their cows, but a $50,000 windfall from HGTV personalities Chip and Joanna Gaines dovetailed with the family’s plan to recreate Jericho Acres.