Iowa State University’s Dairy Science Club teaches fairgoers how to hand milk a cow, teaching them the basics of the dairy industry

Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display

Many different minds have come together to make our barn very unique, especially when it comes to cow comfort

The state of California is facing a water crisis, and farmers have a whole lot to lose

Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests

Our Hoard’s Dairyman monthly webinar series earned top awards and positive feedback in a recent communications contest

The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm earned national recognition for its Guernsey herd in 2020

State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment

Sharing our emotions and moving forward anyway could be the new definition of toughness

This year’s Dane County Breakfast on the Farm treated visitors to a modern view of dairy farming

Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm

By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West

After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge

The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm earned national recognition for its Guernsey herd in 2020