The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture

My summer as the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern has given me some priceless learning moments and memories

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

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

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is

Let’s bring back the great debate of the most popular ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream month!

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

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

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

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

Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself

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

Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore

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...

This year’s Cow Judging Contest carried on a tradition in a fun and competitive way