Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West

Accurate results from forage testing begins with the you. For the sake of your animals, be sure to gather the most accurate sample

California’s water situation has not been good for a long time; however, this year could prove to be even worse

I was once told by a vet, “The scours didn't kill your calf, you did.” I was completely appalled at the fact that he had just accused me of letting my calf die

That much-awaited spring sunshine has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. In rather full force this week, we are expected to hit temperatures in the high 70s

TikTok has become a unique platform to teach consumers about dairy farming in a fun way

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

A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic still reminds us of the blessings farm life provides

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

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...

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

As a farm mom and wife, you get pretty good about waiting, or at least I have

My view today is filled with rain, snow, sleet, and lots of fog (because that’s Midwest weather for you)

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 built what we consider our dream house on our family dairy farm five years ago, and we have settled in quite well

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

As many of you know, we switched to a robotic milking system last November. When we made the change, we had a pretty good idea of how things would go initially

One of my best friends told me she wanted the full farm experience, so I invited her to stay on our acreage and dive into farm life in abundant and not-so-glamorous ways

Two months. It’s been just over two months since I made the bold step of quitting my full-time, steady, and equally rewarding job as a youth 4-H educator (which I loved, by the way)