Tonight, the association will honor Industry Pioneers, a Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, a Guest of Honor, and numerous outstanding college students at their annual banquet held at World Dairy Expo

Working in the dairy industry, I have witnessed some moments I will cherish forever. From being able to watch a calf’s first breath to helping a cow recover from illness, there are many things I...

Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to go back to school. However, I won’t be going home empty-handed

There are many articles and studies about “impostor syndrome” and its impact on women

July is National Ice Cream Month, and there is no better time to figure out which flavor aligns with your Zodiac sign

I grew up in a house that was busy. That’s just the nature of dairy farming

The National FFA Organization became a huge part of my life starting my sixth-grade year when my agriculture teacher showed up on my front porch with a form to join

Ah, farm kids. We’re the best, aren’t we? I may be biased, but also maybe I’m not

During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”

When I was growing up, it seemed as if we kept our stories to ourselves. Social media wasn’t a big deal when I was younger, so I didn’t really tell folks what all went on in my daily life

My first cow was Star. She was a beautiful, mostly black Holstein that was large in stature and a gentle, old soul-type personality

This week, I painted a few brushstrokes of pink and cream paints in our nursery in preparation for the birth of our baby girl in August. While this will be our first child, I will say that I am no stranger...

This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!

Most days, 5:30 a.m. finds me at a local gym. The format is a group training session that lasts 45 minutes. It is efficient and leaves no time to chat

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

Does it ever irk anyone else when someone says, “You’re too young to be tired”?

Dr. George Heersche taught us that details matter to the health of the whole.

One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart

Inspiration is good, but we also need to recognize the truth of our own lives and abilities

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries