Showing at the county fair teaches us many things that we will continue to carry with us our entire lives

We don’t have to be everything people think farmers are, but we often feel like we do

As the world settles in for the night around you, the nighttime sounds of the farm makes it a calming place

Having a canine companion around the farm is part of many farms’ daily routines, including ours

Having a farm is like having your own tourism business. Friends and family always want to look at the animals and the machinery!

Fixing small issues around the farm makes a big difference to how we operate

My niece’s wish was to work in an ice cream shop one day, the county fair helped make this wish come true!

Growing up on a dairy farm taught me a multitude of things. I learned how to tie a slip knot or how to drive a tractor before I could drive a car, but above all it taught me discipline

My cows are athletes, and I bet yours are, too — in all kinds of ways

Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work

As someone who loves to burn candles and buy fun, new scents often, you could say I’m a lover of good aromas. And, while I love the classic smells of sugar cookie, daisy, autumn woods, and sea breeze...

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

It takes more than just one person to make a glass of milk

Even though the summer months are always busy on the dairy, farming families know how to make work and play memorable and fun for all generations

Dairy makes this holiday — and the world — better no matter what we are working through

Our farm dog and the cow with biggest personality became fast friends

Those of us who live on multigenerational farms are surrounded by the history of our families

The ability to drive an array of vehicles is one skill farmers acquire

Employers are generally impressed by students participating in internships and summer jobs. Consider working in agriculture!

Working with your spouse all day every day certainly isn’t for everyone. For a lot of dairy farmers, though, it’s a great way to interact with your spouse throughout the day while still having...