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July 1 2021
The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast
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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 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 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 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
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May 11 2021
It seems that agriculture has become the scapegoat for all the world’s problems
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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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May 4 2021
I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals
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April 15 2021
Many aspects of our dairy and ways of thinking have changed here at Hillcrest Farms since moving to a robotic milking system. The work is less physical and more mental
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April 8 2021
An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light
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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 29 2021
The future is bright for college students studying agriculture
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March 23 2021
Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land
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Feb. 16 2021
Advocating for our industry means being involved in the policies that affect us
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Feb. 9 2021
Last year at this time, I was in Arizona attending the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum for the first time
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Feb. 1 2021
When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?
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Jan. 22 2021
The “farm kid” identity definitely carries a weighted list of stereotypes — some may be perceived as negative while others prove to be a positive in the job and internship search
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Jan. 8 2021
Dear farmers/caretakers/blood, sweat and tear givers, I see you at the wee hours of the morning thawing waterers of ice.
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Nov. 17 2020
In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer
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Oct. 27 2020
We have been blessed with gorgeous fall weather in Oregon the last couple of weeks