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

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...

Earlier this spring my son, a junior in high school, started a new job on a farm not too far from our home

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

A cooperative of dairy farmers can benefit all

An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light

My parents sold their milking cows a few weeks ago. It was actually just a few days before my family was headed to visit them for spring break

Providing A.I. services for hobby farms has become a fun side job for me

Sharing our thoughts and realities helps us build trust and connections, even when it’s difficult

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

How can we add stability into our milk production system?

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Advocating for our industry means being involved in the policies that affect us

Last year at this time, I was in Arizona attending the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum for the first time

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...

I’m writing this through tears of anger, frustration, disbelief, and exhaustion. I am so tired of being a farmer

I have a notebook where I dump everything from my brain. Thoughts, to-do lists, goals . . . you name it, it’s all there

TikTok is controversial, but one thing that it isn't lacking is attention, particularly from young consumers

In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer