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May 26 2023
Between an impending visit from the inspector, Mother’s Day passing us by, and some upcoming events we want to have the farm in top shape for, we’ve been taking any chance we get to do extra...
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May 15 2023
One of the reasons I love hanging out with people in the agricultural community, especially dairy farmers, is because it is so easy to start a conversation about all the classic debates
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May 8 2023
Number one rule of crisis planning: prepare for the crisis before it happens. You’ve likely seen the devastating headlines by now about the farm fire in Texas that took the lives of thousands of...
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April 20 2023
“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is an old George Jones song that discusses the future of country music
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March 15 2023
The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...
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March 9 2023
Ah, March: that one month that starts out cold, chilly, snowy, and mostly miserable, but typically turns sunny, windy, and bearable
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March 1 2023
The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age
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Feb. 23 2023
Does it ever irk anyone else when someone says, “You’re too young to be tired”?
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Feb. 7 2023
Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves
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Jan. 26 2023
One cow on our farm holds a particularly special place in my heart
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Jan. 23 2023
California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!
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Dec. 12 2022
Dairy helps us make our favorite cookies, desserts, drinks, and more during this special time of year
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Dec. 7 2022
Whether it is a tractor-loving toddler or a teenager who grew up in the inner city somewhere, we need young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to be excited about agriculture and help feed the world
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Dec. 1 2022
One of our cows tried to jump over a gate, but she was less athletic than she thought
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Nov. 21 2022
It’s not about the way farmers look; it’s the work they do that matters
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Nov. 18 2022
Time shows us what is most important and puts our goals into perspective
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Nov. 3 2022
Agriculture has found many “better ways” in the last century
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Oct. 10 2022
Despite the opinions of extreme activists, dairy still has a place in the world that should be defended
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Sept. 22 2022
This versatile crop is beloved for many reasons as harvest season is upon us
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Sept. 15 2022
No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace