I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Asking questions connects us better than making assumptions

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

Rather than asking someone what they do for work, consider asking what inspires them to do your job every day instead

Cows have personalities with each other just like we do

Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information

Sharing recipes and photos of food online is very popular right now, and these photography tips will help you showcase your culinary creation

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

Small things can have a big meaning for those we care about

They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others

We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal

Working with cows every day showcases many of their personality traits