Showing dairy animals teaches lessons that are applicable to my life today

We like to exhibit our cattle at a variety of local, state, and national shows. What can we do to keep them healthy during the show season? - Wisconsin, M.E.Thank you for asking this question

Irritated was one word to describe the emotions I felt in fourth grade. As I eagerly joined a local 4-H club, I was ready to become actively involved

Last week, as the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky., finished up, it was easy to admire all the beautiful cows

When I tell people that my favorite breed of dairy cow is the Brown Swiss, about 85% of the time they laugh, and then ask me why

A few months ago, I had the bright idea that it would be great to start my kids showing cattle and invite their friends to do the same. I thought, “Hey! We can house them and all work with them together!”

Earlier this summer, I was on a search to find the right clipper blades. This challenge reminded me once again that the dairy business has changed, and that holds true in the showing world, too

The forthcoming crisp fall air will also welcome in the continuation of the tanbark trail and the beginning of dairy judging contests

Summer is right around the corner, which to many of us in agriculture and rural communities means one thing — fair season

It’s been a summer where we have found ourselves short on help with a never-ending to-do list

Growing up I always enjoyed the time spent off the farm when my siblings and I would go to local and national dairy shows

A few weekends ago, I exhibited at the last local show of my junior show career

The anticipation, joy, excitement, and laughs we have shared over the years on these walks to the World Dairy Expo showring are worth more than the ribbons to me

Life lessons, fun memories, and family traditions make the county fair a special place for many of us

Two-year programs that offer agriculture or dairy related curriculum can be found on the Hoard’s Dairyman online youth page

With each county fair, with each 4-H project, there are lessons learned . . . both for my children and for me

My dad came from a large Midwest family where they milked 25 cows, raised some sheep, had a few chickens, and worked cropland. He was one of seven hard-working farm boys with four sisters

Joey Schilter is the youngest of three children raised on a dairy farm in the state of Washington. His older siblings are “passionate about winning” and have done well in many activities, shared...

All winter we analyze our calves in anticipation for the next show season. Are they big enough? Are they good enough?