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March 29 2022
There has been more than a fair share of struggle in the last few years. We are no strangers to the stress and, well, basically plain craziness and unpredictability of the dairy industry. Carryi
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March 28 2022
Discussions about a farm’s transition should be intentional with all vested parties at the table
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March 22 2022
Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do
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March 21 2022
Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad
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March 17 2022
There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch
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March 15 2022
A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared
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March 9 2022
As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?
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March 8 2022
We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling
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March 4 2022
Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm
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March 3 2022
When people visit the farm, responding to their questions in a way they understand is a very important part of teaching them about what we do
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March 1 2022
The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond
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Feb. 28 2022
Regular maintenance can go a long way in preserving a dairy’s hard working skid steer
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Feb. 24 2022
National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission
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Feb. 18 2022
Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind
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Feb. 17 2022
Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time
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Feb. 14 2022
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese announces its 20th Anniversary 2022 Recipe Contest
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Feb. 8 2022
They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others
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Feb. 4 2022
Everything works smoother with our automated milking systems when we stay on schedule with our cleaning and maintenance
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Feb. 3 2022
We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal
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Feb. 1 2022
Time for a vacation is difficult for farm families, but it pays off