When my mother was sick and dying, my older sister, Cathy, did a lot to help take care of her

It seems like everything I see, hear, or read about these days is building momentum toward the impending holiday season

We all know that politics is a sensitive subject. Once you say your opinion or post it online, you will have people that agree and people that disagree

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is a phrase we have all heard and can relate to

Before you start drafting hate mail, stay with me on this. Farmers, in general, are some of the best people I know

What does your farm look like on Google? I've written about this before so you can understand how the farm looks to the rest of the world via your own farm website, social media, news articles, and so...

We have been blessed with gorgeous fall weather in Oregon the last couple of weeks

Dairy farmers have watched prices for their products climb to surprising highs and fall to devastating lows since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March

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

Farm managers and employees’ roles can be aligned with those of coaches and players for a sports team

A brand new type of farm tour is on the horizon, and it’s here to reach the latest age of consumer: Generation Z

While a lot of people might have Friday night plans, many farmers plans don't include leaving their farm

The dairy industry enjoys a rich history full of value and innovation. When those two attributes are joined together, it brings accessible nutrition to people who need it

When speaking with farmers, many times I learn they haven't seen the social media posts or advertisements being placed by their national and local checkoffs

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

My late mother was a fabulous cook. Everyone raved about her meals, and especially all her desserts. Truth be told, she didn't learn to cook until she married my father and soon after had to feed a family...

A major role of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is monitoring animal rights activist organizations

We have a Georgia public fishing area a mile from the farm. There they have an Environmental Education Center that does a phenomenal job teaching kids (and adults) about wetlands, wildlife, and the environment

A lot of people have asked me how I like home schooling my kids through this pandemic

Dear K, Remember when you said you would never live on a dairy farm when you grew up? I'll end the suspense — you end up marrying a dairy farmer!