Be ready with these facts to share agriculture’s sustainable story whenever you get the chance to talk to people in the general public

We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors

We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down

These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm

Farmers have just as much responsibility, if not more, to make sure everyone arrives home safely

Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy

I watched my first state dairy bowl contest in 1982 – just two years after the contest debuted on the national level. I was instantly engaged

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country

Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons

Isolating ourselves does no good to reach the people consuming our products

Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor

There are some things in life that are just ridiculously satisfying. You may have seen those videos on social media where something so simple is strangely pleasing to watch

U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

March may be a crazy month, but knowing that our heifers are safe and that folks have resources to ask about agriculture makes it all worth the time

We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

Everything farming-related seems to fall within a cycle of tasks, and there’s a blurred line between getting caught up, being ahead, or falling behind

Whether you are a football fan or not, the biggest game of the year has some fun ties to dairy