Ken Main and Kenny Joe Manion of Copake, N.Y., are no strangers to purple banners and blue medallions

The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

This morning and afternoon 13 collegiate dairy judging teams and more than 50 students are evaluating cattle and preparing their reasons in hopes of being named a national champion

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

Iowa State University’s Dairy Science Club teaches fairgoers how to hand milk a cow, teaching them the basics of the dairy industry

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm

After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge

With more emphasis being placed on the well-being of livestock all the time, students can gain experience in this type of evaluation through the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

Dairy’s biggest hurdle may not be what you might think. It is all too easy to call out nut juices and lab grown proteins as dairy’s biggest obstacles, but you would be wrong

The fall season on college campuses is busy with eager college students looking for jobs and internships. Having the best résumé and cover letter for the position is a couple steps away

Whether it’s a quick farm fix or entertainment for the grandkids, farmers are masters at creating just about anything out of random finds around the farm

I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it

It had been a long, hot, tiring week, but then my son reminded me that patience and kindness are always worth it

Waking at the crack of dawn is nothing new for Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin. However, feeling like a celebrity with a police escort and a crowd of fans is not her typical morning routine

Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children

My farm boys have just two weeks of school left while many others are already out of school. It’s the time of year that kids look forward to the most, a magical time in childhood