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Aug. 2 2022
Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love
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Aug. 1 2022
Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer
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July 29 2022
The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges
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July 28 2022
Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life
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July 27 2022
“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...
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July 25 2022
Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is
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July 22 2022
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...
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July 21 2022
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
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July 20 2022
A panel of dairy influencers offer advice on how to share your farm’s story online before other voices do
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July 19 2022
Dairying provides many little instances of joy
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July 18 2022
Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!
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July 15 2022
Engaging with our consumers builds trust as we share the stories of our farms
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July 14 2022
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
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July 13 2022
New perspective comes from giving people the space to follow their ideas. Young farmers and agriculturalists need that permission
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July 12 2022
Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full
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July 11 2022
If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor
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July 8 2022
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
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July 7 2022
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.”
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July 6 2022
Cows are remarkable creatures, but it is up to us to unlock their potential by providing basic elements including water and enough access to it
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July 5 2022
We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went