My Christmas list is rather short this year . . . the only gift I’d really like is to spend time with my family

It has started to look a lot like Christmas at Hillcrest Farms. The weather has officially become what we consider pretty chilly here in Georgia

As a farmer, you put your heart and soul into what you do. You live, eat, and breathe the work you do. It is not a job but a lifestyle. It can bring you great joy one moment and heartache the next

The Winter Olympics will be here in about two months. It seems the whole world takes a break from their regular activities to admire the talents of the best athletes in the world every two years (alternating...

I am blessed to be among the 97 percent of dairy farmers who get to work with their family every single day

Since 1986, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has compiled an annual summary of the cost to prepare a Thanksgiving meal

A recent article appeared in the New York Post about a farmer that lost his life when his cow rammed him against the fence

Every letter of the alphabet is represented on the farm

Today we all pray for our families and friends and hope that things will be better soon. But tomorrow, tomorrow we will rally

Every night I wonder: How much longer?

Life lessons, fun memories, and family traditions make the county fair a special place for many of us

We got to observe the wonder of the eclipse from the comfort of our farm.

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

With each county fair, with each 4-H project, there are lessons learned . . . both for my children and for me

Music is a big part of my life. It can make or break a day for me. I listen to music every single day, and not just as background noise

It’s July and that means my birthday . . . and National Ice Cream Month. Just a few decades ago, President Ronald Reagan selected this month to highlight America’s dessert

Summer internships allow them to learn and grow in the career field they desire

Pinching pennies may be old hat to some, but for others changing the way we think can uncover some untapped income opportunities. Mike Hutjens presented “On-farm feed diagnostics”

Joey Schilter is the youngest of three children raised on a dairy farm in the state of Washington. His older siblings are “passionate about winning” and have done well in many activities, shared...

Having a good group of employees is one of the best blessings we have received here at Hillcrest Farms. Yes, we occasionally have the hard to fill position