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

Our farm means much more to me than most would see

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

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

Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“If you build it, they will come.” That line comes from the movie “Field of Dreams,” where a baseball diamond was constructed in the middle of an Iowa cornfield

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...

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

Efforts by checkoff programs to promote June Dairy Month will highlight the farmers behind dairy foods