My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

Corn silage harvest means all hands are on deck to make the best feed we can for our cows

Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love

Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is

Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...

Before we update the calf housing on our dairy, we want to be sure we are making the best choice for us and our animals

A panel of dairy influencers offer advice on how to share your farm’s story online before other voices do

Dairying provides many little instances of joy

Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!

Engaging with our consumers builds trust as we share the stories of our farms

If our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

New perspective comes from giving people the space to follow their ideas. Young farmers and agriculturalists need that permission

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor

An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement

My dad spoke at the funeral for a man who worked for us for most of his life and did his own rendition of “So God made a farmer.”