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

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

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

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

I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Before we update the calf housing on our dairy, we want to be sure we are making the best choice for us and our animals

Overseeing dairy manufacturing keeps my days variable and full

I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in

There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it

As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

Efforts by checkoff programs to promote June Dairy Month will highlight the farmers behind dairy foods

Be ready with these facts to share agriculture’s sustainable story whenever you get the chance to talk to people in the general public

When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd

What does sustainable agriculture look like? There’s more to it than mitigating climate change