I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

Why am I excited for my year as Fairest of the Fair? I’m glad you asked!

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

Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is

Dairying provides many little instances of joy

Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!

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

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

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

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.”

We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went

Framing our conversations around sustainability makes the word mean something farmers and consumers can grab on to

Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself

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

Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal

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