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July 5 2023
Growing up on a small family farm in rural Wisconsin, I have always been surrounded by the dairy industry.
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July 3 2023
When presented with a problem, we look for a solution. It is human nature to want an answer, but sometimes it is not always easy to find one
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June 30 2023
One of the coolest aspects of being part of a dairy farm is walking into a store — whether it’s a retailer or an on-farm shop — and seeing your milk bottled or made into other dairy products...
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June 29 2023
The National FFA Organization became a huge part of my life starting my sixth-grade year when my agriculture teacher showed up on my front porch with a form to join
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June 28 2023
Ah, farm kids. We’re the best, aren’t we? I may be biased, but also maybe I’m not
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June 26 2023
When I was old enough to participate in junior activities through breed associations, I was terrified to do them
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June 21 2023
Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain
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June 20 2023
I’ve been in a weird situation lately where I want to do more than I can
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June 19 2023
I have had the unique privilege of being able to raise and show both beef and dairy cattle
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June 16 2023
Continuing education comes in many forms. Some students looking to pursue post-high school training in dairy production choose a technical college degree
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June 15 2023
As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day
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June 13 2023
Overseeing and coordinating multiple construction crews has its challenges. A few months ago, I was leading a project that required concrete to be poured
BeyondBlacksburgSaleTeam
June 12 2023
Creating a cattle sale through a collegiate student organization is no easy task. This was my exact thought when some of my classmates wanted to start a dairy cattle sale at Virginia Tech
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June 7 2023
One of the most interesting ways we at Hoard’s Dairyman are able to connect with our readers and the dairy community is when we receive visitors at our farm, which sits just outside of Fort Atkinson...
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June 5 2023
During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”
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June 2 2023
It’s the most wonderful month of the year!
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June 1 2023
As we now move into June, I couldn’t let us move too far on from May — National Mental Health Awareness month — without talking about mental health
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May 29 2023
There is no doubt that dairy judging can be stressful
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May 24 2023
Stress is part of life, and in some ways, it can motivate us to do better and be better
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May 22 2023
It seems crazy how a four-legged animal can determine the direction of your life