Why am I excited for my year as Fairest of the Fair? I’m glad you asked!

Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer

Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life

“Sustainable food systems” was a big buzz word last year as the United Nations prepared to host its inaugural Food Systems Summit (FSS). The aim of the FSS was “to help inspire a decade...

Dairying provides many little instances of joy

Engaging with our consumers builds trust as we share the stories of our farms

If our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

New perspective comes from giving people the space to follow their ideas. Young farmers and agriculturalists need that permission

If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor

Cows are remarkable creatures, but it is up to us to unlock their potential by providing basic elements including water and enough access to it

We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went

Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture

Learning to trust myself and my abilities in my role on the farm has been the most important skill I’ve had to learn

Framing our conversations around sustainability makes the word mean something farmers and consumers can grab on to

I followed my dreams and goals even if it wasn’t the most popular route because it’s what I believed in

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

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...

Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business