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Jan. 7 2022
So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well
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Jan. 6 2022
Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture
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Jan. 4 2022
Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective
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Jan. 3 2022
Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse
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Dec. 17 2021
As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays
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Dec. 16 2021
Hollywood could be the missing link for the agriculture industry to reach bigger audiences
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Dec. 15 2021
Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable
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Dec. 14 2021
This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture
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Dec. 13 2021
If you have any questions about the dairy checkoff, there are ways to reach out at the local and national levels
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Dec. 10 2021
With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm
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Dec. 9 2021
Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset
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Dec. 7 2021
It will be a long rebuilding process for farms and communities that were impacted
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Dec. 6 2021
There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions
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Dec. 3 2021
My study abroad to Costa Rica showed me how agriculture in another country can differ but still be just as efficient or even more so
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Dec. 1 2021
Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture
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Nov. 30 2021
Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses
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Nov. 29 2021
Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose
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Nov. 26 2021
When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart
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Nov. 24 2021
There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products
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Nov. 22 2021
Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet