Lilah began dairying in partnership with her husband, Alan, in 1989. Together, with their two daughters and son they milk 80 cows and operate 5,000 acres. Additionally, the Krebs raise 350 beef cows and 200 sheep. Lilah is active in the industry, serving as director on several boards, including American Dairy Association, North Dakota Division of Midwest Dairy and the corporate board of Midwest Dairy. She also is a director on the Milk Producers Association of North Dakota and is a past director of the North Dakota Beef Commission.