When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

These sights, smells, and experiences are what I love most about life on the farm

Farming with family is not always easy, but we can make it work

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever

A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic still reminds us of the blessings farm life provides

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

In a chapter of life filled with love and sacrifice, allow your heart to take in the small glittering moments of motherhood

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Perhaps you have followed along the last decade by reading my Hoard's Dairyman column, "Around the Kitchen Table," where I share stories of growing up on my family’s dairy farm and the lessons learned

There’s a trend going around on Instagram right now asking people to list eight blessings in their life

Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid, understands that people need to feel comfortable if they are going to ask a question of a dairy farmer

The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

Last Friday, I received a call that I had been anticipating, but nonetheless, it was still hard to hear. I got the news that my beloved friend, Joe Lyon, died at the age of 92

The first time I did chores was like no other experience.The feeling of warmth in the barn. The feeling of safety

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

It’s January cold here in Georgia. No ice or snow, just that cuts-you-like-a-knife wind and rain