National Dairy Shrine has several missions. These include recording significant events in dairy history, honoring past and present leaders, promoting the dairy industry, and inspiring future leaders

For many young dairy cattle enthusiasts, the opportunity to participate in a national judging contest at World Dairy Expo is a top goal of their judging career

The world sure has changed over the last one hundred or so years, and we can easily tell that by looking at the progression that has occurred in agriculture

Shedding our stereotypes of agriculture is the only way for consumers to recognize its value, too

Applications for our 2023 Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship are due October 21

The sights and smells of the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm help keep us connected to production agriculture

There’s no right opinion or way to look at dairy farming, dairy foods, or life

Being in sales can have a bad reputation, but I appreciate it as a chance to solve problems and provide value for customers

My summer as the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial intern has given me some priceless learning moments and memories

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

Safety is critical for anyone working on the farm, but there are a few reasons why women in agriculture may be at an elevated risk

There is an entirely new generation to reach with the dairy story, so checkoff adapted new strategies to tell it

Whether they meant to or not, previous generations of women working in agriculture serve as role models for today’s dairy industry

I have learned so much and made great memories during my time in the Gopher Dairy Club

People who use the term, “factory farm,” are creating an inaccurate reality for consumers. Don’t be one of them and bring down other dairy farms

My children are growing up a different way than I did on the farm, so it’s hard teaching the same valuable lessons

Why am I excited for my year as Fairest of the Fair? I’m glad you asked!

Take a couple of advocating tips with you to the fair this summer

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is