American Dairy Association (ADA) North East is one of the state and regional dairy checkoff organizations that has a fully developed retail program designed to keep dairy cases clean, cold, and well-s

The fall back-to-school season means much more than school buildings for youth in agriculture

The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture

Summer’s heat and humidity bring challenges of heat stress, bacteria, and flies to our animals

Being in sales can have a bad reputation, but I appreciate it as a chance to solve problems and provide value for customers

Farm help is on the decline in our area and across the country, and it is a driving force for why some farms are choosing robotics

This season, I find myself switching gears between farm work and wedding planning

My summer as the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern has given me some priceless learning moments and memories

The national dairy checkoff is working to promote our products through Tik Tok influencers

Our farm means much more to me than most would see

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

The barn office is the heartbeat of our family farm professionally and personally

When one of my family members needs to leave the farm for a bit, it’s nice to know the rest of us can team together and still get the work done

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

Two Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery cheeses did well in England and in Wisconsin

Thunderstorms provide welcome relief for us and the cows when summer heat becomes oppressing

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

Why am I excited for my year as Fairest of the Fair? I’m glad you asked!