An online conversation over a controversial Burger King commercial turned into so much more and put agriculture in a more positive light

Farming with family is not always easy, but we can make it work

Popular ag promoter Dairy Carrie offers advice on how to become a sponsored advocate

I saw a Facebook post the other day from an old college friend that said if you don’t believe that there is still sexism in 2021, then feel free to walk with her into a variety of presumably male-dominated...

After a year filled with trials and tribulations, dairy farmers remained as hardworking and resilient as ever

Even in an upside-down year, dairy has remained essential

Sharing our thoughts and realities helps us build trust and connections, even when it’s difficult

A Georgia family was able grant their farm’s patriarch one last wish after his passing

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021

A year ago I was networking with hundreds of people from all over the country. Today I am attending Zoom meetings. Both experiences have provided me something to be grateful for

Be willing to stay updated on issues across the country and around the world, because how it is being dealt with might come in handy for your farm one day

It’s never my intention to screw up, but when I do, I know the situation will be handled in a good-natured way. We try to make light of a bad situation

Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country

February is one of my all-time favorite months of the year. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner

Perhaps you have followed along the last decade by reading my Hoard's Dairyman column, "Around the Kitchen Table," where I share stories of growing up on my family’s dairy farm and the lessons learned

There’s a trend going around on Instagram right now asking people to list eight blessings in their life

Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid, understands that people need to feel comfortable if they are going to ask a question of a dairy farmer

I was being interviewed the other day prior to a workshop, and the interviewer asked me what I did for work and in what ways I was involved

When will you be ready to go out to a restaurant with a group of family or friends to celebrate that birthday, anniversary, or big event?

Anyone who knows me knows that I love Hallmark Channel movies. You know exactly how it’s going to end . . . happily ever after