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Aug. 1 2022
Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer
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July 28 2022
Our big old cow reminds me that age is just a number, and we should all take time to enjoy life
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July 27 2022
“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...
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July 25 2022
Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is
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July 22 2022
Although unloading small square bales of hay is a hot, tiresome, and dreaded task by us all, it also brings back cherished memories from life as a farm kid and heartwarming thoughts of generations that...
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July 21 2022
Before we update the calf housing on our dairy, we want to be sure we are making the best choice for us and our animals
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July 18 2022
Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!
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July 15 2022
Engaging with our consumers builds trust as we share the stories of our farms
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July 14 2022
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
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July 11 2022
If you like old tractors and agricultural history, you’ll enjoy hearing how I ended up with a little red show tractor
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July 8 2022
An abundance of new calves has us spending more time working in our calf barn, so we rely on our farm kittens for some amusement
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July 5 2022
We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went
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June 30 2022
Learning to trust myself and my abilities in my role on the farm has been the most important skill I’ve had to learn
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June 28 2022
Framing our conversations around sustainability makes the word mean something farmers and consumers can grab on to
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June 27 2022
Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself
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June 24 2022
In the hustle and bustle of busy summers on the farm, we often forget how lucky we are to do what we do every day. It’s the moments we take to invite others into our world that give us newfoun
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June 20 2022
Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal
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June 17 2022
From past to present, Guernseys have been a staple at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, and in 2021 the herd earned some new production awards
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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 14 2022
Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore