National Agriculture Day was celebrated on March 19th this year. Take the time to thank someone you know in agriculture!

There are so many resources available to support farmers when mental health challenges become reality

A regular morning in the parlor produced my most unbelievable farm story

We try to review vaccination schedules every few years on our farm by addressing any issues we’ve seen and asking ourselves questions about what we need from the protocol

We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too

Emptying your pockets before throwing your jeans or coat in the wash is especially important for farmers — you never know what will end up in there after a busy day on the farm

Daylight savings time is a period of adjustment for us as well as our animals

Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought

Showcasing what life is like on a real dairy farm to local fourth graders through facets of Wisconsin agriculture

Leaving the farm, even for a short while, requires detailed planning ahead of time

Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to

Milk’s combination of minerals, sugar, protein, fat, and water helps your body absorb and retain fluids necessary for sufficient hydration

Focused on educating consumers on the importance of agriculture, Pagel does so through children’s books

With a great example of hard work set by her parents, Byrne wants to keep the tradition going

It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

The time to review a protocol is before procedural drift causes a problem

On our farm, we are always evolving, and in the near future, that includes the way cow traffic will flow through our freestall barn

Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it

This Valentine’s Day, I am reminded of what we love about dairy farming