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Feb. 3 2022
We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal
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Jan. 21 2022
The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer
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Jan. 19 2022
When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs
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Jan. 14 2022
The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead
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Jan. 11 2022
Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool
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Jan. 10 2022
The United States Dairy Education and Training Consortium is forming the future of dairy in college students every summer
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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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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. 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. 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. 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. 22 2021
Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet
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Nov. 19 2021
Companies are committing to environmentally friendly practices, but it still starts in the field and on the farm
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Nov. 17 2021
Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys
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Nov. 16 2021
Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm
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Nov. 15 2021
General Mills and the dairy checkoff turned to social media to celebrate World School Milk Day
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Nov. 12 2021
Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed
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Nov. 3 2021
I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself