Always our own worst enemy
How can we add stability into our milk production system?
The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021
A year ago I was networking with hundreds of people from all over the country. Today I am attending Zoom meetings. Both experiences have provided me something to be grateful for
The Hidden Dangers of Shipping Genetics – And the Technology That Ensures a Safe Journey
Cryoport Systems' technology tracks the internal and external conditions of each shipment every five minutes
In a chapter of life filled with love and sacrifice, allow your heart to take in the small glittering moments of motherhood
Are you a bad farmer?
Giving our best to our farm is what makes us a good farmer
Natural disaster round 2
Our farm has been able to keep running despite the nasty winter weather that’s hit this month
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
Adapting is the new norm
Be willing to stay updated on issues across the country and around the world, because how it is being dealt with might come in handy for your farm one day
It’s never my intention to screw up, but when I do, I know the situation will be handled in a good-natured way. We try to make light of a bad situation
Change is what we make of it
Advocating for our industry means being involved in the policies that affect us
Make some room in that front-row seat
Negative temperatures, chilling wind, and mountains of snow and ice have been pummeling many parts of the country
Share the dairy love
February is one of my all-time favorite months of the year. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner
Perhaps you have followed along the last decade by reading my Hoard's Dairyman column, "Around the Kitchen Table," where I share stories of growing up on my family’s dairy farm and the lessons learned
There’s a trend going around on Instagram right now asking people to list eight blessings in their life
Last year at this time, I was in Arizona attending the International Dairy Foods Association Dairy Forum for the first time
Building trust through advocacy
Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid, understands that people need to feel comfortable if they are going to ask a question of a dairy farmer