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

There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products

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

Steven and Connie Schmitt’s commitment, passion, and hard work as a farming couple is evidenced by a collection of aerial farm photos proudly displayed

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

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

These apps can help your dairy run more smoothly

Being a farmer is just one part of our identities

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

Perusing my grandparents’ 1960s farm journals tells the story of farming in a different time and details our family’s history

Virginia Tech’s Michael Barnes passes away after a life of supporting young people

The national dairy checkoff has sponsored College Aggies Online for several years, and I'm always impressed at how creative and driven the students are to learn and advocate for animal agriculture

Harmful sounds can chip away at your hearing ability, but the damage is preventable

Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion

Whether you were in Madison or not, we are all in dairy together and it’s a cause for celebration

For someone looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time opportunity, in-person connections are the best way to show off skills and highlight work experiences to potential employers

This morning and afternoon 13 collegiate dairy judging teams and more than 50 students are evaluating cattle and preparing their reasons in hopes of being named a national champion

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future