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Bohnert-family
June 21 2018
Many people are sitting next to us in cubicles or standing by us in the grocery line. Or in our case, it could be our neighbors, the sales rep, or a farmer just like us, who is struggling with physical...
HDN_SF-dtr-showing
June 19 2018
Winning in the showring is great, but there’s so much more for youth to learn from exhibiting animals.
The-three-pillars-of-sustainability
June 15 2018
Personally, I love the word “sustainability” because it can be a great description of what dairy farming is, but I do think it is a word that is hard to understand if not put into context
Tyler-landolakes
June 13 2018
To Whom it May Concern:It does not bother me if you choose an alternative to milk at breakfast. It does not hurt my feelings if you decide not to add cheese to your burger
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June 12 2018
As dairy farmers, we all know that June is Dairy Month. It’s a time to celebrate our industry and really work at highlighting our unique stories
SSCB_inside
June 11 2018
While silage is not being packed this time of year, the feed storage area is still a dangerous place
Tyler-grad
June 7 2018
Dear Tyler, Hug your mama — she could use it. Early years in speech to rocking a 4.0 grade point average gives your mom a reason to cry. Allow her to be proud. You are our oldest and our guinea...
ACE 2017 em Tharp
May 30 2018
Any career that you find outside of agriculture can be found in the field of agriculture
help blog
May 29 2018
How many times have we heard this question in our various roles on the farm? Probably countless, and we all know it’s never for just a minute!
kids
May 24 2018
Our children certainly sleep more than their father or I did when we were their age. But during school breaks, my kids are still up by 7 a.m
Blog1_PictureChristy
May 18 2018
Growing up, my 10 siblings and I did chores on my family’s dairy. When I was five, I started out bottle feeding baby calves with my older sisters, Jessica, Rachel, and Roxann
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May 17 2018
With two years of planning and touring robotic farms under our belts, it is now time to break ground on the next phase for our family farm
stop to smell the roses
May 16 2018
First thing tomorrow morning I have to milk the cows, but I also cannot forget about the fresh heifer, I have to make sure the calves are fed, and then I need to hurry back to get the kids on the bus
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May 15 2018
‘Tis the season as tractors head back into the fields. Longer daylight hours provide the perfect conditions for those additional work hours, and the warmer days are a welcome end to a long winter...
Tyler
May 10 2018
There may have been a time when we were at the happiest place on earth as a family of five, having less than a happy time
Sexism in Dairy
May 9 2018
Growing up on a dairy farm, I was never treated like the girl. I was given all the same opportunities as my brothers, and it was up to me to take them
HDN-180506-heart-valve-surgery
May 7 2018
The pericardium from a cow is now used to repair human heart valves
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May 2 2018
This year we had the opportunity to host a group of food bloggers from across the U.S. It was fantastic!
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May 1 2018
Spring always marks a special occasion in our family as we attend the Volunteer Firefighter’s annual banquet
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April 30 2018
Last week, I had a very early morning flight from the West Coast to the Midwest. I would be on the flight for four hours followed by an immediate three and a half hour shuttle ride