Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Many jokes about Carhartt gear can be found throughout social media. What was once an outfitter solely for those performing manual labor is now on trend for the masses to wear

State fairs can be a terrific place to connect people with agriculture, even if just for a moment

This year’s Dane County Breakfast on the Farm treated visitors to a modern view of dairy farming

Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm

By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry

Social media can be an intimidating place, but sharing your story is important and can be fun

Just getting by during the pandemic can only be our mindset for so long

Our county fair, the Fayette County Fair in Northeast Iowa, was held a few weeks ago. While I haven’t participated as an exhibitor for a number of years, I’ve been fortunate to witness

Over decades, dairy farmers have gained new tools to accomplish the same mission of caring for their animals

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

To tell an effective agriculture story online, a farm should consider who they’re trying to reach, what information they want to share, and what content will do the best job of reaching consumers

Farming is a dangerous occupation, but the costs of health insurance leave many uncovered or underinsured

Resiliency in the face of a global pandemic gives us extra reasons to honor and promote the dairy industry this year

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Perhaps you are a person who works full time at another job but dreams of owning a small farm someday. Or maybe you already operate a farm but want to add another enterprise or start a side busi

Dairy farmers and the industry support one another with their shared passion and dedication

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all know the question. The question can be greeted with inaudible rumblings, flustered body language, or a decisive answer