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Dad and Grandpa
Aug. 19 2021
Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm
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Aug. 17 2021
Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West
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Aug. 16 2021
After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge
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Aug. 10 2021
Just getting by during the pandemic can only be our mindset for so long
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Aug. 9 2021
Dairy employees got the chance to bond with coworkers during the two-weekend Dairy Soccer Cup
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Aug. 5 2021
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
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July 27 2021
Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals
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July 26 2021
The annual Dairy Experience Forum proved that consumers recognize the need for dairy products in the diets, but they crave more insight on farming
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July 23 2021
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...
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July 22 2021
We added a small milk culturing lab to our farm, and I highly recommend it to other farmers
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July 20 2021
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
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July 15 2021
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
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July 13 2021
The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous
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July 9 2021
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
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July 8 2021
I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it
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July 6 2021
Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals
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June 29 2021
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese received top honors at the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest
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June 28 2021
While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer
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June 25 2021
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...
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June 11 2021
Small jobs on the farm can create big learning opportunities for children