After saving up money from bottle-feeding calves, bedding down calf hutches, and cleaning out our garage, our youngest son, Jacob, came up with enough money for a down payment to purchase his first heifer

There are some seasons in life that just seem busier then others. On the farm, it’s almost year-round with spring planting, fall harvest, packed summer months, and braving winter's challenges

Growing up on my family farm out west in Oregon, my mother never had to make field meals. Despite milking cows, we never raised crops

It’s not that I don’t have enough to do already. Yet for some reason, when I get asked to talk to a group of preschoolers about dairy, I always say yes!

My husband and I live a very unique lifestyle that allows us to include our children in our work

You were my life cheerleader, and I'm so thankful for that. I wish you could see your grandchildren now

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve never fully understood the allure of a cow show. I showed for 11 years in 4-H, but I was in it more for the 4-H than the cow show

These three food stands at World Dairy Expo have more options than just corndogs and cheese curds

I recently just finished a 5K (5 kilometer) race held in conjunction with the Quad Cities Marathon

A little over a year ago, two people close to my heart were being prepped for surgery. I made my way west to be a part of the Davidson cheer squad

Earlier this month, we lost seven newborn calves in less than two weeks. That’s more than we’ve lost in the last year, and it was heartbreaking

Some dairies have a staff of four people, while others have a staff of 100 people. I can say, though, that most dairy staffs are like family

Meet Clayton. He is a healthy, rambunctious, bright-eyed boy with a smile that could melt the coldest of hearts

As summer draws to a close and the air starts to turn crisp, Fairs across the country bring the summer season to close. There’s a certain feeling that just seems to surround “show season

A dear friend of mine once told me that anyone who could afford to take a couple weeks away from their work really must not be needed at their job

The school bell rang last week and my kids went back to school. Truthfully, it will be an adjusting period for our entire household, as we have three children in three different schools — freshman,...

Farmers are certainly the last of a dying breed. I’ve watched them fight through snowstorms, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. I’ve known farmers who have worked through migraines, pneumonia,...

My oldest daughter, Monika, loves gymnastics. She has been swinging from and flipping around on the stall dividers in our barn since she was a toddler

I was driving to a farm visit, and any time spent in my car I am tuned into the local National Public Radio (NPR) station

I think we can all agree that we are beyond frustrated with the state of the dairy industry