Shedding our stereotypes of agriculture is the only way for consumers to recognize its value, too

Milking in both our parlor and with the robots provided some benefits, but certain costs recently led us back to milking exclusively with one system

No matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, farmhouses offer the ultimate warm embrace

The fall back-to-school season means much more than school buildings for youth in agriculture

The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture

Summer’s heat and humidity bring challenges of heat stress, bacteria, and flies to our animals

There’s no right opinion or way to look at dairy farming, dairy foods, or life

This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning

Our farm means much more to me than most would see

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

Two Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery cheeses did well in England and in Wisconsin

Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing

People who use the term, “factory farm,” are creating an inaccurate reality for consumers. Don’t be one of them and bring down other dairy farms

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

Corn silage harvest means all hands are on deck to make the best feed we can for our cows

Farming requires long, often hectic, days, but it’s worth it when you’re doing something you love

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges