As a full-time dairy farmer, it remains an important way for me to get inspired, learn new tools and skills, and meet others who are working toward similar goals

How we keep everyone up to date on our dairies varies but is always important

We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system

Daylight savings time is a period of adjustment for us as well as our animals

Leaving the farm, even for a short while, requires detailed planning ahead of time

Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to

It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

This Valentine’s Day, I am reminded of what we love about dairy farming

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers

It is easy to get burnt out during a long winter. We must do what we can to stay healthy

Dumping milk is painful but what we have to do when a tank is not safe to sell

A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events

We are dealing with raccoons impacting our ability to milk our cows

A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat

As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan

Inadvertently, I became a go-to animal health guru in my county

The holidays look different for farm families, but true joy is in what we have around us

This week truly kicks off the holiday season. It’s a season where holiday spirit comes in many forms. Often times, that spirit and true love is expressed through food