Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Be willing to stay updated on issues across the country and around the world, because how it is being dealt with might come in handy for your farm one day

Advocating for our industry means being involved in the policies that affect us

Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid, understands that people need to feel comfortable if they are going to ask a question of a dairy farmer

When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?

The first time I did chores was like no other experience.The feeling of warmth in the barn. The feeling of safety

On January 5, 2020, my friends and I were on our way to spend 10 days in China with the Cornell University Dairy Fellows program

Do you know TDF Honest Farming, also known as Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi? If not, you should definitely check out his Facebook and

The new year always feels like a refreshed time. Even though it is just one day different, somehow, flipping to the new year on the calendar makes it a fresh start

Are we breeding cows wrong? It is an honest question. Have we lost sight of how or when to breed cows?

I asked several dairy farmers who are successful in connecting with consumers through social media

The year 2020 has been quite the roller coaster ride. I’d say being dairy farmers who are used to ups and downs may have given us a little better handle on how to deal with this crazy year, but it...

TikTok is controversial, but one thing that it isn't lacking is attention, particularly from young consumers

In my last blog, I shared insights from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s report from the virtual Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES) hosted during the summer

Managing the why and not the people is the key differentiator between many businesses. Oftentimes, people have the opposite in place because it seems easier at first

Getting cows pregnant not only returns them to productivity quicker, the value of those calves can provide a significant revenue stream for the dairy

What does your farm look like on Google? I've written about this before so you can understand how the farm looks to the rest of the world via your own farm website, social media, news articles, and so...

I learned something new, and I felt like this was the audience to share it with. I am a huge fan of cold milk

We have been blessed with gorgeous fall weather in Oregon the last couple of weeks

We all know how important the transition period is for cows. To be clear, I’m talking about the weeks surrounding when a cow calves