As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle

As a full-time dairy farmer, it remains an important way for me to get inspired, learn new tools and skills, and meet others who are working toward similar goals

Emptying your pockets before throwing your jeans or coat in the wash is especially important for farmers — you never know what will end up in there after a busy day on the farm

Showcasing what life is like on a real dairy farm to local fourth graders through facets of Wisconsin agriculture

Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to

Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers

It takes extra time, resources, and resilience to care for livestock and equipment in frigid temperatures

A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat

From their spots to their behaviors, no two cows are alike

I am grateful my job on our dairy allows me to spend a lot of time with my daughter and that she will gain many valuable experiences because of this farm life

One year ago, on November 5, I was getting married. When my husband and I set our wedding date long before that, we didn’t even think about it landing on the end of daylight savings time

The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s recap of animal rights conferences in 2023 revealed certain tactics these groups plan to use to advance their agendas in the year ahead

Sprouting cover crops and newborn calves remind us that the lifecycle continues year-round on the farm

My niece stopped by for a school project last week. They were talking about “big digit problems” in math and looking at real-life examples where lots of numbers come into play

While I had planned to write about a different topic this week, I decided I had to share a comical moment from my day instead