Habeck Homestead Farms – Maribel, WI
Over 20 Years of KRAIBURG KURA Rubber Flooring at Habeck Homestead
Located in Maribel, Wisconsin, Habeck Homestead Farms is a sixth-generation family dairy with roots dating back to 1856. Today, the farm milks about 700 cows while continuing a long-standing commitment to animal care, practical innovation, and the future of family farming.
One of the most visible examples of that commitment is found under the cows’ feet. Habeck Homestead Farms has had KRAIBURG KURA rubber flooring installed in areas of the barn for more than 20 years, providing dependable traction, cow comfort, and long-term durability in a high-traffic dairy environment.
According to Kim Landt of Habeck Homestead Farms, the farm chose rubber flooring because it helps reduce slipping and supports better hoof and leg health. She noted that the cows have good grip on the surface and that their hocks look healthy, which speaks to the comfort and performance of the flooring over time.
We’ve had it for about 20 years and I would recommend anybody to put it in their barn because it is a very good product.
Kim Landt, Habeck Homestead Farms
A Family Farm Built on Generations of Care
For the Habeck Homestead Farms team, cow comfort is not a trend. It is part of how the farm operates every day. With roughly 700 cows moving through the facility, flooring plays an important role in helping cows walk confidently, stay comfortable, and maintain healthy movement throughout the barn.
The KURA rubber flooring has become a trusted part of the farm’s daily routine. In active walking areas, it provides a secure surface for cows while also helping create a quieter and calmer barn environment.
KURA Rubber Flooring Designed for Cow Comfort and Grip
KRAIBURG KURA rubber flooring is designed for demanding dairy barn environments where traction, comfort, and durability matter. At Habeck Homestead Farms, the flooring is used in high-traffic areas where cows need a reliable surface underfoot.
Agromatic Sales Manager Erik Niemeier visited the farm in Maribel to see the 20-plus-year-old KURA installation firsthand. Even with daily cow traffic and alley scraper use, the dairy barn rubber flooring continues to perform. Erik noted that the barn was quiet, the cows were calm, and the flooring still had the softness and flexibility expected from a cow comfort product.
He also shared that many farmers report seeing more visible heats when cows are on KRAIBURG rubber flooring, which can be another practical benefit of improved footing and cow confidence.
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Built to Last in High-Traffic Dairy Barns
Longevity is one of the standout parts of the Habeck Homestead Farms story. After more than 20 years in the barn, the KURA rubber flooring remains soft, flexible, and functional.
That kind of durability matters on a working dairy. The flooring needs to handle daily traffic, cleaning routines, moisture, manure, and scraper systems while continuing to support cow movement. KRAIBURG KURA is built for these types of high-use areas, including alleys, crossovers, holding areas, and parlors.
It’s very important for us at KRAIBURG to produce really high quality rubber that also lasts you a long period of time. So over time you get a really good return on investment.
Josh Sadowski, KRAIBURG
A Long-Term Investment in Animal Welfare
Josh Sadowski, Export Manager from KRAIBURG, also visited Habeck Homestead Farms and emphasized the importance of producing rubber flooring that is built around the cow. For KRAIBURG, the focus is not simply making a rubber mat. The goal is to provide long-term comfort for the animal while giving farmers a product that continues to deliver value over time.
At Habeck Homestead Farms, that long-term value is easy to see. More than two decades after installation, the KURA mats continue to support comfortable cow traffic, confident movement, and a calm barn environment.
Why Habeck Homestead Farms Continues to Trust KURA
After more than 20 years of daily use, the KRAIBURG KURA rubber flooring at Habeck Homestead Farms continues to show why cow comfort products are a long-term investment. The flooring helps reduce slipping, provides secure traction, supports hoof and leg comfort, and contributes to calm, confident cow movement.
For a sixth-generation dairy farm that has been caring for cows since 1856, those benefits matter. Habeck Homestead Farms is a strong example of how durable rubber flooring can continue to serve both the farmer and the herd year after year.
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