Make it your goal this year to spend some time advocating for agriculture

Initiating difficult conversations and skillful negotiations takes practice and finesse

As college students try to focus on final exams, they are missing their families and time spent celebrating the holidays

Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

There are many ways to incorporate dairy into the holiday season – make it part of your annual traditions

Fighting online comment wars will not change perceptions of agriculture

Holiday celebrations serve as a reminder of our purpose

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

Agricultural technologies must be shared with consumers willingly for them to include them in their diet

Companies are committing to environmentally friendly practices, but it still starts in the field and on the farm

As my time on the Iowa State Dairy Judging Team comes to a close, I am grateful for how much I grew and learned

Within the dairy industry, I fall into two minority groups: I’m a woman who milks Jerseys

Animal rights extremists will go to great length to make their opinions known; don’t let them disrupt your farm

Hope for the best and plan for the unexpected — if life was just that easy. The Virginia 4-H dairy bowl team was comprised of four very talented young ladies

Hosting a virtual tour is right at the tip of your finger. Practicing, relating the content to your audience, and having a well-planned route can make it even better

A world without animal agriculture wouldn’t be good for the nutritional viability of many people

I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself

On or off the farm, women make valuable contributions to agriculture

Meet my toddler niece, Everly. Her 2-year-old self has grown up spending countless hours out and about at our family dairy farm