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May 19 2022
Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business
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May 10 2022
We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down
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May 9 2022
An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow
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May 5 2022
These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm
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May 3 2022
I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished
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April 28 2022
Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about
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April 26 2022
A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges
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April 22 2022
Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on
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April 21 2022
Our busiest time of year is just kicking off
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April 18 2022
Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book
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April 13 2022
The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster
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April 7 2022
Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons
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April 5 2022
Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today
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March 31 2022
A first lactation heifer’s initial experience in a voluntary milking system or robot is so important to the cow and the farmer
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March 30 2022
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
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March 29 2022
There has been more than a fair share of struggle in the last few years. We are no strangers to the stress and, well, basically plain craziness and unpredictability of the dairy industry. Carryi
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March 24 2022
Cows like routine just like humans do
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March 23 2022
Most people still trust “farmers,” so let’s label ourselves what we really are
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March 22 2022
Farming requires commitment and passion like few other careers do
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March 17 2022
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