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Two accidents. Two recoveries. Two back braces hanging on an office wall. And one lesson a California dairy nutritionist learned the hard way: “Professionally, we’re all replaceable. But family? That’s different.”
As nearby development limits room to expand its herd, Cozy Nook Farm relies on seasonal sales and direct customer connections to invest in its dairy and keep the farm thriving.
At Browns Dairy, a flour mill byproduct helps lower feed costs while YouTube gives viewers a look at the people and decisions behind the Oklahoma operation.
After years advising dairy farms, Bethany Dado-Senn brought her calf science expertise to her family’s Wisconsin dairy and built a new career at home.
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.
Why does the unity we celebrate at homecoming fade when we need it most? A reflection on dairy’s divided house — and why we’re stronger together.
A giant inflatable screen, lawn chairs and a local cause come together for an evening designed to bring the community onto the farm.
Woldt Farms and GenoSource show how commercial dairies can use showring genetics and World Dairy Expo to build better, more profitable cows.
Filmed on real dairies, “Perfect Sundays” explores the silent battles of farm life, reminding every producer that through faith and community, you never have to face the journey alone.
From 10 pounds of cheese per 100 pounds of milk to 11.6 pounds. From Holstein bull calves worth nothing to beef-cross calves fetching $1,500. The dairy industry of 2026 would blow a 1980s farmer’s mind.
With 35 cows in a tiestall barn, a robot doing the milking, a farm store and a meat locker, this Iowa dairy has built a business that looks anything but typical.
From affordable housing to citizenship ceremonies, discover how one of the nation’s largest dairy operations is using agricultural opportunity to build a new generation of American leaders.
On September 11, 2001, Dan Baginski should have been at his desk on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower. Instead, he was 3,000 miles away — milking cows at the Washington State Fair.
Grit and honor define the work, but family defines the life. Discover why the most vital harvest on any farm isn’t measured in pounds or acres, but in the resilient hearts of the next generation.
Organic Valley CEO Shawna Nelson on what happens when family farms disappear — and why she’s seen barn lights turning back on.
Olivia Lulich has a big night ahead of her. She will represent her home state as Miss Wisconsin USA in the national pageant.
A football coach and a farmer may seem worlds apart, but both teach the same lessons about showing up, caring for people and leaving something behind.
“Dolly was a farmer just like her daddy. He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”
A county fair heifer is more than an animal to show. She’s a partner in a journey that teaches kids patience, confidence and the dedication it takes to prepare.
After hardship reshaped their path, Dalton Farms built a business rooted in local food and the next generation.
Through authentic storytelling, Greyden and Hudson Maddox use social media to bridge the gap between their 5th-generation California dairy and thousands of followers, proving that family and faith remain the heartbeat of modern farming.
The semi arrived in October 2005 to take our 100 dairy cows. With them went decades of 5 a.m. alarms, my father’s identity and a way of life that defined our family.
As school starts earlier and state fairs hold their late-summer slots, farm kids across America face an impossible choice: Show livestock and honor family legacy or show up for practice and keep their spot on the team.
From a land deed signed by Abraham Lincoln to real-time biometric cow sensors, see how one Wisconsin family blends a 160-year legacy with cutting-edge tech to redefine modern dairy.
At Riverview’s five-state dairy operation, ‘Be Kind’ isn’t just painted on the walls — it’s a safety protocol, a business strategy and the reason 26 interns came for the cows but stayed for the people.
A New York farmer’s viral videos exposing pressure tactics by solar developers caught the attention of USDA’s new Special Envoy for American Landowners, John Rich, turning a local fight into a national one.
Selling a family dairy herd can feel like the end of everything. But Ashley Kennedy has discovered that life after dairy can bring new routines, new opportunities and a new sense of purpose beyond the barn.