Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

Don’t let a full plate scare you away from a new opportunity. Saying “yes” can introduce you to new friends and interests

With more emphasis being placed on the well-being of livestock all the time, students can gain experience in this type of evaluation through the Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

The annual Dairy Experience Forum proved that consumers recognize the need for dairy products in the diets, but they crave more insight on farming

With a small, four person staff strictly made up of family, formal business meetings are replaced by spontaneous planning sessions in passing, at the dinner table, or while working cattle on our dairy...

I’m sure by now you’ve heard, more times than you want to, that we all need to be advocating for the dairy industry

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

Charcuterie boards are a hot trend. As dairy folks, now is the time to flaunt one of our most beloved products, cheese

Whether it’s a quick farm fix or entertainment for the grandkids, farmers are masters at creating just about anything out of random finds around the farm

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Consumers are eager to learn more about agriculture and events like “Breakfast on the Farm” show them the truth behind farming

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

To tell an effective agriculture story online, a farm should consider who they’re trying to reach, what information they want to share, and what content will do the best job of reaching consumers

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...

Farming is a dangerous occupation, but the costs of health insurance leave many uncovered or underinsured