The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

If you’re involved in agriculture, the chances are high that you’ve seen FFA emblems around your community and over social media this week

The 93rd Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest is ready for your entries

The medallions placed around their necks were not first-place blue, or even runner-up red. You’d never know it, though, because third-place white had never looked as good to the members of the Purdue...

New York, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois youth earn the top awards in their events

I hope showing cattle will always provide youth with the opportunities it did for me

Winners were named in the 2022 National FFA Dairy Evaluation and Management CDE

Post-Secondary Dairy Judging Contest High Individuals from past World Dairy Expo contests

National Collegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest High Individuals from World Dairy Expo

High Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest High Teams at World Dairy Expo

The Merle Howard Award given to World Dairy Expo's top junior exhibitor

Before the cattle shows began on Monday, a special group of animal handlers had the chance to display their showmanship skills on Sunday, October 2

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 fall back-to-school season means much more than school buildings for youth in agriculture

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

Many kids today are generations removed from the farm and do not know where their food or milk comes from. It is essential to Wisconsin’s economy to encourage an understanding

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

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

“I just want to be able to leave it better than it was yesterday.”Kristyn Mensonides shared that quote about her farm during a panel discussion of young farmers at this year’s Connect...