Caring for our cows is the top responsibility of dairy farmers, and that leads to a few special animals.dairy, Animal Care

Our farm means much more to me than most would see

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love

Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...

Dairying provides many little instances of joy

If our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor

An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement

My dad spoke at the funeral for a man who worked for us for most of his life and did his own rendition of “So God made a farmer.”

In the hustle and bustle of busy summers on the farm, we often forget how lucky we are to do what we do every day. It’s the moments we take to invite others into our world that give us newfoun

After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry

From past to present, Guernseys have been a staple at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, and in 2021 the herd earned some new production awards

I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in

It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season

There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it