Julie Danen owns and operates Danzel Holsteins, a dairy farm near Punkeydoodles Corners, alongside her husband, Ed. She has served as a director at the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) since 2011, including terms as president and a member of the executive. Through this role, she sits on the Perth County Agriculture Working Group and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Policy Advisory Council. She has also served as a 4-H dairy club leader for the past 30 years.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guelph and is currently enrolled in Class 21 of the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program. She is passionate about agriculture and dedicated to giving back to her community.