U.S. Olympian Elle Purrier St. Pierre grew up on a dairy farm and now uses her sport to promote the industry and its products

As farmers, we hope for consumers to be open-minded enough to listen to what we have to say, but are we open-minded enough to listen to each other?

We can’t do it all, and that makes life easier and more fulfilling

Whether playing music on the radio during milking or humming tunes to cows while training them, smooth melodies help keep our cows (and ourselves) calm

National FFA week celebrates the impact of agricultural education, and you can make a difference in that mission

Sharing about our non-farm interests helps us connect with others close to us and those looking to us for information

They may not be glamorous, but we can share what we love about our roles in agriculture to attract others

Here’s a short account of what depression really feels like so you can better support those around you

So far this winter, I’ve been donning a cozy knitted headband and the messiest of buns daily. Luckily for my ego, my main companions (our cows) seem to experience their own horrid hair days as well

Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable

Backlogged shipping means we have more reason than ever to support local farmers and businesses

A new perspective can be one of gratitude

Though we may run different kinds or sizes of farms, all farmers share the same interest and passion

Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective

Outside vendors can add a bit of excitement and encourage visitors to experience dairy production on your farm

Sharing when we’re struggling with life can be difficult, but not sharing can be worse

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display

Extracurricular activities from fairs to the football field help our kids explore their interests

This year’s Dane County Breakfast on the Farm treated visitors to a modern view of dairy farming

Family members and employees, past and present, have helped shape our dairy farm