There has been more than a fair share of struggle in the last few years. We are no strangers to the stress and, well, basically plain craziness and unpredictability of the dairy industry. Carryi

Discussions about a farm’s transition should be intentional with all vested parties at the table

“They look like corporate, professional people wearing suits,” my friend exclaimed as I was talking to her about the Alliance’s work monitoring animal rights extremism

Cows like routine just like humans do

Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are

Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do

Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared

Entries from the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery did well at the world’s largest dairy products contest

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

March may be a crazy month, but knowing that our heifers are safe and that folks have resources to ask about agriculture makes it all worth the time

As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling

Celebrate the role dairy plays in childhood nutrition during National School Breakfast Week

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

When people visit the farm, responding to their questions in a way they understand is a very important part of teaching them about what we do

Rather than asking someone what they do for work, consider asking what inspires them to do your job every day instead

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer