Guernsey Dairy Mama

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman blog – HD Notebook I recently saw a quote that really struck me and made me think about how lucky we are in the dairy industry. The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling — Fabienne Fredrickson I say lucky because […]

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Sometimes the stars all align, and we find ourselves with some time off of the farm. We always take advantage of the time away to unplug, rejuvenate, and just generally relax. That time is so important, both mentally and physically, to give […]

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Summer marks the season for barbeques, s’mores around the campfire, and family outings and vacations. In the purebred dairy world, it also marks convention season. National Ayrshire Convention in Oklahoma and National Milking Shorthorn Convention in Ohio kicked off the 2016 season […]

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook We are all intimately familiar with our top cows — those special ones that outrank their herdmates in production or type. We form a special bond or attachment with those animals and celebrate their accomplishments in the showring and parlor. They are […]

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Raise your hand if you have an up-to-date, written, signed, notarized personal will? Keep your hand raised if that also contains a succession plan for the farm. We were asked this question last month at our young cooperatives meeting in Seattle by […]