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May 9 2022
An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow
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May 6 2022
The Wisconsin Farm Discovery Center was the site of a graduation celebration for the dairy management program at Lakeshore Technical College
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May 5 2022
These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm
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May 4 2022
Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely
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May 3 2022
I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished
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May 2 2022
When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed
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April 29 2022
Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy
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April 28 2022
Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about
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April 26 2022
A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges
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April 25 2022
I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged
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April 22 2022
Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on
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April 21 2022
Our busiest time of year is just kicking off
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April 20 2022
Asking questions connects us better than making assumptions
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April 19 2022
If you find yourself with a negative review on Google, there are ways to redeem your image
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April 18 2022
Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book
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April 15 2022
Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country
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April 14 2022
When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd
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April 13 2022
The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster
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April 11 2022
What does sustainable agriculture look like? There’s more to it than mitigating climate change
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April 7 2022
Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons