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

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

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

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!

My niece and nephews recently showed their calves at the county fair. I thought it’d be fun to ask my 4-year-old, non-farming niece a few questions about her fair experience

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

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

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...

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

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 our animals get sick or injured, we do anything we can to help them heal. These two success stories are examples of that commitment

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

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

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

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