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

Farmers usually have to do a lot more than the average person to prepare for a vacation day away from the farm

By taking on leadership roles, we all have an opportunity to help shape the future of the dairy industry

Understanding how smoke affects cow health could be critical in the future of the fire-ravaged West

After spending a summer with Hoard’s Dairyman, I am more confident in my writing skills and dairy knowledge

Social media can be an intimidating place, but sharing your story is important and can be fun

Just getting by during the pandemic can only be our mindset for so long

These tips make days on the farm easier

Dairy’s biggest hurdle may not be what you might think. It is all too easy to call out nut juices and lab grown proteins as dairy’s biggest obstacles, but you would be wrong

I’m sure by now you’ve heard, more times than you want to, that we all need to be advocating for the dairy industry

As the country continues to reopen following COVID-19, I’ve had the opportunity to again visit with farmers through one-on-one conversations, meetings, and public events featuring farmers

The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has received a lot of attention in recent years, but these concepts are nothing new to the American farmer

The issues we can tackle as dairy advocates are numerous

I wouldn’t trade my farm life for anything, and I thank God every day for it

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Battling heat, fire, and ice over the last year, dairy farmers are still doing their best to care for their animals

The national and local dairy checkoffs have teamed up to launch the Your Dairy Checkoff podcast

I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I used to be a very different person. I used to be the kind of farmer who wore the long hours like a badge of honor

While our methods may have changed over time, providing a safe product for our consumers is the goal of every dairy farmer

Farmers tend to be most enthusiastic and tell our best anecdotes to fellow farmers; however, paring down stories or biting our tongue on details about our farm can be a true disservice to the consumer...