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Handwashing on Dairy Farms Is Not Just During a Pandemic
Handwashing on Dairy Farms Is Not Just During a Pandemic

Whether we are facing a pandemic from an emerging virus or carrying out the day-to-day operations on a farm, handwashing is a simple, but invaluable protective measure for everyone.

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Do Your Cows Know How You Feel About Them?
Do Your Cows Know How You Feel About Them?

Handling, transportation, environment, feed, interactions with other animals, and interactions with humans can stress cattle. Do our attitudes influence factors that can affect profitability?

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What Are the Options for Non-saleable (Waste) Milk?
What Are the Options for Non-saleable (Waste) Milk?

While maximizing the value of your milk is critical, careful consideration should be given to the choices for using or disposing of waste milk.

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Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm.
Is Your Farm Right For Value-Added Dairy?

Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm.

Ginger Fenton - Penn State Extension