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March 15 2022
A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared
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Feb. 28 2022
Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer
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Feb. 25 2022
Cows have personalities with each other just like we do
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Feb. 23 2022
Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information
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Feb. 21 2022
Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation
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Feb. 17 2022
Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time
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Feb. 8 2022
They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others
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Feb. 4 2022
Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance
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Jan. 31 2022
Are you thinking about advocating more for dairy and dairy farming in 2022? That's great, and I highly encourage it
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Jan. 28 2022
The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is open and waiting for entries
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Jan. 27 2022
Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits
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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. 17 2022
Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future
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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. 3 2022
Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse
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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. 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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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. 16 2021
Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm