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Aug. 2 2021
Don’t let a full plate scare you away from a new opportunity. Saying “yes” can introduce you to new friends and interests
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July 26 2021
The annual Dairy Experience Forum proved that consumers recognize the need for dairy products in the diets, but they crave more insight on farming
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July 19 2021
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
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July 16 2021
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
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July 12 2021
Charcuterie boards are a hot trend. As dairy folks, now is the time to flaunt one of our most beloved products, cheese
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July 5 2021
Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming
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June 28 2021
While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer
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June 21 2021
Waking at the crack of dawn is nothing new for Indiana dairy farmer Jill Houin. However, feeling like a celebrity with a police escort and a crowd of fans is not her typical morning routine
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June 14 2021
Accurate results from forage testing begins with the you. For the sake of your animals, be sure to gather the most accurate sample
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June 7 2021
Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved
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May 31 2021
Far too often, I hear that social media is the key to communicating with consumers. Time after time, I have been instructed to post more about life on the dairy farm
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May 25 2021
Each spring, Lakeshore Technical College typically holds a graduation banquet in northeast Wisconsin for its graduating dairy students, but the past few years have not been typical
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May 24 2021
I have been known as my father’s little helper since the day I could walk. Growing up on a family-run dairy near Fort Atkinson, Iowa, all hands were on deck
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May 21 2021
Last week my classmates and I presented our final projects for the Cornell Dairy Fellows program, which serves as an opportunity to synthesize all the things we’ve learned throughout our undergraduate...
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May 12 2021
In my current position as a veterinarian working for a dairy cooperative, I often get questions from the general public during farm tours or through social media and our consumer hotline
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May 7 2021
I’ve been struggling with my impending college graduation, and I don’t think I’m alone in that. The last year has been hard on all of us
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April 23 2021
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.”
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April 8 2021
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
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March 26 2021
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
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March 23 2021
Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land