These sights, smells, and experiences are what I love most about life on the farm

Sustainability is a priority for today’s consumers – let’s make sure they know that farmers are already good stewards of the land

Family farms continue to be the backbone of our food production system and many rural communities

Sharing our thoughts and realities helps us build trust and connections, even when it’s difficult

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

Before we made the actual purchase of our voluntary milking systems, we went and looked at many different farms that had them. We wanted to see the pros and cons and how the herds were managed

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021

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

It’s never my intention to screw up, but when I do, I know the situation will be handled in a good-natured way. We try to make light of a bad situation

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

Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country

February is one of my all-time favorite months of the year. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner

Last year at this time, I was in Arizona attending the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum for the first time

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

It had been snowing, cold, and blustery for days when we made the call. We were bedding calf pens as fast as we could, but the number of calves due that week was double what we usually expected

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

It’s January cold here in Georgia. No ice or snow, just that cuts-you-like-a-knife wind and rain

I had a great opportunity the other day to chat with an expecting dad who knew nothing about dairy. Soon after, I realized I may be a bad influence

Farmers and agriculturalists have always known that their industry never takes a day off

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...