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July 8 2022
An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement
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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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July 5 2022
We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went
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July 1 2022
Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture
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June 30 2022
Learning to trust myself and my abilities in my role on the farm has been the most important skill I’ve had to learn
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June 29 2022
The standards we know best can sometimes be just what’s needed to solve a problem
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June 28 2022
Framing our conversations around sustainability makes the word mean something farmers and consumers can grab on to
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June 24 2022
In the hustle and bustle of busy summers on the farm, we often forget how lucky we are to do what we do every day. It’s the moments we take to invite others into our world that give us newfoun
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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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June 17 2022
From past to present, Guernseys have been a staple at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, and in 2021 the herd earned some new production awards
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June 16 2022
I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in
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June 14 2022
Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore
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June 13 2022
I adored my two weeks in Greece, and I can’t wait to visit again someday! I will forever remember everything I learned about the culture’s relationship with food and agriculture
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June 10 2022
It’s officially here — chopping season, and with that comes bunker-covering season
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June 9 2022
“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield
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June 3 2022
Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations
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June 2 2022
As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds
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May 31 2022
Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others
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May 27 2022
It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things
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May 26 2022
Efforts by checkoff programs to promote June Dairy Month will highlight the farmers behind dairy foods