Farmer Resilience
Praise God for the goodness that being a farmer is — not because it is easy and not because it is always profitable, but because it gives us the eyes to see that an ordinary Tuesday can be the best day we have ever asked for.
After 17 years battling the silent killer of stray voltage, the Den Hoed family is using an audacious faith and elite self-sufficiency to build a brand-new future for the next generation.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
From an ICU waiting room to the milking parlor, Kerri Weber saved her family’s first-gen dairy dream while her husband fought for his life, proving some miracles happen in the barn.
Lessons forged on a wrestling mat and a ranch serve as a powerful reminder to separate your worth from your work. In the face of life’s hardest hits, it is the courage to share our stories that helps us find the way forward.
The quest for farm profitability remains constant, regardless of geographical location. For Brian Rushe, this pursuit is not just about numbers on a ledger; it’s the foundation upon which sustainability is built for his operation.
Nathan Isler shares his journey through grief after losing his father, offering insights on the resilience that comes on the other side of loss.
In fall 2024, Hurricane Helene stormed through northern Florida, with Full Circle Dairy caught in its trail of destruction.
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.
In our ever-changing world, may there always be a place for stories that celebrate the undying dedication of the American farmer. Kudos to Culver’s for bringing this inspiring story to the screen.
A growing crisis is silently unfolding in agriculture. Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. With mounting financial stress, that number could be on the rise this year.
This season of change is not just about farewells to summer but an embrace of growth for our family and our farm.
When you grow up on a farm, certain phrases become ingrained in your vocabulary, like “feed the calves” or “fix the fence” or “mow the grass,” but one phrase, in particular, is notably absent.
Through their values of innovation, efficiency, community involvement and education, the Pentermans inspire and sustain not just a farm, but a bright future for the dairy industry,
These dairy marathoners remind us to embrace life’s unexpected journeys, cherish the communities we build and trust that sometimes the best experiences come from taking unplanned paths — as that’s where extraordinary happens.
While farmers cannot entirely evade challenges, they can certainly overcome them. This truth echoes through our farm repeatedly, and every day as I survey our land, I am reminded of the enduring strength of the American farm family.
While many discussions on sustainability focus first on environmental impact, profitability and efficiency are equally critical for the long-term viability of dairy farms.
Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
This Mother’s Day may not include typical festivities, but it’s the small, meaningful moments that encapsulate the real joy of being a mom on the farm — a job I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.
For many service members’ transition to civilian life, the journey is not just about finding a job, but rather discovering a community that values their unique skills and experiences.
Life lessons passed down remain a powerful force that can inspire and shape future endeavors, ensuring the values and legacy of agriculture persist through generations to come.
As more people seek authenticity in their dietary choices, dairy finds itself ready to meet the demand with open arms, instilling confidence in a new-age consumer market.
Little did Sydni Mell know the resilience and courage ingrained in her upbringing on the farm would become vital tools in facing unwelcome adversities that awaited her after high school.
Farm life can help ingrain timeless values into the next generation, as demonstrated by three teenagers who committed to daily duties at the dairy.
Amanda Freund, a Connecticut dairy farmer is headed to “Shark Tank,” where she aims to propel her creation, CowPots, into the mainstream.
This young Kansas dairy farmer’s dual passions for education and agriculture unite to contribute richly to her community and her family’s legacy.