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Sept. 8 2021
Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse
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Aug. 23 2021
Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil
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Aug. 6 2021
This collection of resources can help you build a website that best represents your farm
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July 27 2021
Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals
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July 23 2021
With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...
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July 16 2021
As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers
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July 15 2021
The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer
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July 8 2021
I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it
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July 5 2021
Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming
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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 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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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 21 2021
Last week my classmates and I presented our final projects for the Cornell Dairy Fellows program, which serves as an opportunity to synthesize all the things we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate...
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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 6 2021
Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home
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April 8 2021
Last week, my home community lost someone very special. He was a cornerstone of the agriculture community there, and his presence was unforgettable. When my family and our 4-H club heard the news
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April 5 2021
The national dairy farmer checkoff was established to grow demand for milk, cheese, and other dairy foods and ingredients through research and promotion
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March 5 2021
Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes
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March 1 2021
The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021