Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil

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

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West

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

Just getting by during the pandemic can only be our mindset for so long

Don’t let a full plate scare you away from a new opportunity. Saying “yes” can introduce you to new friends and interests

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

We added a small milk culturing lab to our farm, and I highly recommend it to other farmers

I’m sure by now you’ve heard, more times than you want to, that we all need to be advocating for the dairy industry

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

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

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

Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals

Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

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

Dairy farmers and the industry support one another with their shared passion and dedication