I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth. She defines grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals

It’s dairy banquet season, at least in Iowa. It’s the season where dairy producers and supporters come together to honor outstanding farming families, recognize friends of the industry

Assembling an “A-Team” roster and not just people on your payroll is easier than most think

Many of us who grew up on a farm or raised kids on a farm often say that it’s one of the best childhoods there is

Each year that I’ve been an undergraduate student at Cornell, my Sigma Alpha chapter has put on an event that we like to call “The Art of Agriculture.”

I didn’t grow up wanting to be a farmer. I resented being the farm kid. I couldn’t go to friend’s houses after school because there were calves to feed

If you use social media to promote your farm, are you making yourself a target for activists?

When I was 8 years old, a tiny, premature calf was born that I absolutely fell in love with. Her body was somewhat average in size, but her legs were short and stubby

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

For generations of Schmitt men (my grandpa, dad, brother, and hopefully, my nephews), their hands have told the story of dairy farming

As winter turns into spring, we try to catch up on many random projects around the farm

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

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

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

The other night, our robotic milkers called 36 times with one alarm or another. My dad got an early start on morning milking simply because he had been up since 11 p.m. the night prior tending to the robots

Last Friday, I received a call that I had been anticipating, but nonetheless, it was still hard to hear. I got the news that my beloved friend, Joe Lyon, died at the age of 92

The “farm kid” identity definitely carries a weighted list of stereotypes — some may be perceived as negative while others prove to be a positive in the job and internship search

I had a great opportunity the other day to chat with an expecting dad who knew nothing about dairy. Soon after, I realized I may be a bad influence

For most people, January is considered a fresh start. Belongings are often organized and purged to make room for the new, nutrition is top of mind after indulging in holiday treats, and many consider improving...