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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. 10 2022
Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots
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Nov. 8 2022
I hope showing cattle will always provide youth with the opportunities it did for me
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Oct. 31 2022
It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation
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Oct. 14 2022
Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well
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Oct. 8 2022
FFA members filled the grounds of World Dairy Expo on Tuesday to participate in judging contests and experience the dairy industry’s global gathering
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Oct. 6 2022
The final moments of the International Jersey Show were certainly electric; the entire coliseum was on the edge of their seats as the Intermediate Champion and winning Three-Year-Old, Rivendale VIP Eloise,...
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Oct. 4 2022
Youth contests, cattle shows, and awards banquets have already brought hundreds of dairy enthusiasts together at this year’s World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 2 2022
The 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest culminates tonight with the announcement of the results
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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
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Sept. 9 2022
The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture
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Sept. 1 2022
This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning
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Aug. 25 2022
Our farm means much more to me than most would see
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Aug. 11 2022
Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing
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Aug. 5 2022
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
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July 12 2022
Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full
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July 7 2022
My dad spoke at the funeral for a man who worked for us for most of his life and did his own rendition of “So God made a farmer.”
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June 20 2022
Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal
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April 29 2022
Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy
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March 24 2022
Cows like routine just like humans do