Here’s a short account of what depression really feels like so you can better support those around you

The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

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

As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays

This past weekend, my children had an appointment to see Santa at the local mall. I was pretty proud of myself for getting the appointment in advance so that we could avoid the torture

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

Our farm crew has gone from mostly men to mostly women, and each gender has brought with it a different skillset

Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture

Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses

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

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys

Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed

A world without animal agriculture wouldn’t be good for the nutritional viability of many people

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm

Being a farmer is just one part of our identities

Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history

Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET was chosen as Grand Champion of the 2021 International Holstein Show

If you have ever attended World Dairy Expo, you know about the sense of community on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center

The Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show at World Dairy Expo was no stranger to the colored shavings