As the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern, I plan to further myself as an agricultural communicator by learning from those around me and continuing to explore the dairy industry and the people behind...

Having to view our operations in new ways can lead to valuable innovations

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, hay and planting season are the only things on our minds

Agricultural women are tough, but we can still benefit from the experiences of others

Efforts by checkoff programs to promote June Dairy Month will highlight the farmers behind dairy foods

There is not one person, industry, city, technology, or politician to blame for California’s lack of water

Even when you take time off from your own dairy farm to get away, you wind up stepping foot on another one before you make it back home

Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business

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

An original piece of art and a quote by W.D. Hoard commemorate the hardworking dairy cow

These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm

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

Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about

A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Our busiest time of year is just kicking off

Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book

The advancements in dairying the past few decades have been impressive, and with technology, the changes will keep coming faster

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

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