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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 7 2022
There is no denying this is one of the busiest seasons during the year. For the average person, it’s a combination of the end of the school year and all the activities surrounding it
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June 6 2022
As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...
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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 12 2022
We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors
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May 6 2022
The Wisconsin Farm Discovery Center was the site of a graduation celebration for the dairy management program at Lakeshore Technical College
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May 3 2022
I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished
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May 2 2022
When in-person youth events were canceled, a new youth dairy competition called the North American Dairy Educational Experience was developed
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April 29 2022
Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy
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April 28 2022
Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about
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April 25 2022
I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged
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March 15 2022
A tragedy this weekend reminds us of the importance of being prepared
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March 11 2022
U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products
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March 10 2022
March may be a crazy month, but knowing that our heifers are safe and that folks have resources to ask about agriculture makes it all worth the time
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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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Feb. 23 2022
Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information
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Feb. 10 2022
Constant changes in our weather make it more important for us to do what we can to keep our animals healthy
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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. 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