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

Asking questions connects us better than making assumptions

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product

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

Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information

Heat detection on our farm got more technical yet simpler over time

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

Constant changes in our weather make it more important for us to do what we can to keep our animals healthy

We’re happiest at home in our old farmhouse that is surrounded by cattle murmurs, country fields, and starlit skies, so it was the perfect backdrop for a marriage proposal

Time for a vacation is difficult for farm families, but it pays off

They aren’t always perfect, but we know we can depend on our automated milking systems

Whey protein is both a dairy by-product and valuable nutrition tool

When you farm full time, having a buddy that doubles as entertainment is a must. I’m an animal lover to the core, and farm dogs have a special place in my heart

There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products

I live in an old farmhouse. It’s got a creepy dirt basement, splintery old floors, and drafty, well, drafts. Last night, on my way to the bathroom, I stumbled, threw out a hand to catch myself

Being a farmer is just one part of our identities

Just about anything is available on our phones these days — even the global dairy industry’s meeting place

Holtz Dairy uses a rotational grazing system to help feed their organic dairy herd. They converted 150 acres to this system after being unable to grow crops on the soil

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

These tips make days on the farm easier