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June 28 2021
While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer
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June 25 2021
Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...
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June 21 2021
Waking at the crack of dawn is nothing new for Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin. However, feeling like a celebrity with a police escort and a crowd of fans is not her typical morning routine
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June 17 2021
Farming is a dangerous occupation, but the costs of health insurance leave many uncovered or underinsured
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June 15 2021
Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year
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June 14 2021
Accurate results from forage testing begins with the you. For the sake of your animals, be sure to gather the most accurate sample
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June 11 2021
Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children
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June 9 2021
California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse
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June 7 2021
Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved
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June 3 2021
Perhaps you are a person who works full time at another job but dreams of owning a small farm someday. Or maybe you already operate a farm but want to add another enterprise or start a side busi
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June 2 2021
Advocating for agriculture online means connecting with those you’re trying to reach
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June 1 2021
Dairy farmers and the industry support one another with their shared passion and dedication
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May 28 2021
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer
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May 25 2021
Each spring, Lakeshore Technical College typically holds a graduation banquet in northeast Wisconsin for its graduating dairy students, but the past few years have not been typical
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May 24 2021
I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck
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May 19 2021
I am not an easy person to work with, and I’ve never said or thought otherwise. When it comes to my cows, I am fierce
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May 18 2021
A new year is finally upon us, and I’m sure I am not the only one who is excited to turn the page on 2020
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May 14 2021
There’s one job on our farm that everyone gets involved with at one point or another. It’s a looming, tedious task that rears its head in the midst of spring planting, school wrapping up, and...
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May 13 2021
I was once told by a vet, “The scours didn't kill your calf, you did.” I was completely appalled at the fact that he had just accused me of letting my calf die
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May 12 2021
In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline