Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is

Each year that I’ve been an undergraduate student at Cornell, my Sigma Alpha chapter has put on an event that we like to call “The Art of Agriculture.”

I didn’t grow up wanting to be a farmer. I resented being the farm kid. I couldn’t go to friend’s houses after school because there were calves to feed

If you use social media to promote your farm, are you making yourself a target for activists?

When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

Last week, my home community lost someone very special. He was a cornerstone of the agriculture community there, and his presence was unforgettable. When my family and our 4-H club heard the news

The national dairy farmer checkoff was established to grow demand for milk, cheese, and other dairy foods and ingredients through research and promotion

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

As women, we are farmers, farmer’s daughters, farmer’s wives, and so many other things, but that does not dictate our roles or capabilities

Farming with family is not always easy, but we can make it work

Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever

Even in an upside-down year, dairy has remained essential

A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic still reminds us of the blessings farm life provides

Sharing our thoughts and realities helps us build trust and connections, even when it’s difficult

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021