This is my latest post for Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Is anyone else looking at the calendar and wondering how in the world it’s September already? The summer seemed to fly by, but the start of September brings a special message as it is Hunger Action Month. Forty-eight million Americans, 15 million of […]
Hoard’s Dairyman – Give Them Space
This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Every operation is unique and different, but there are some ideas and practices that can be universally beneficial. One of those areas we have found on our dairy that plays a significant role in our success is a special needs pen. Appropriately […]
Hoard’s Dairyman – When Opportunity Knocks
This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook The dairy industry deserves to be commended for the amazing job it does giving the next generation so many opportunities to grow and learn. From 4-H to FFA, youth breed associations, young cooperatives programs, and leadership courses, you don’t have to look […]
Hoard’s Dairyman – Dairy Farming Calling
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 […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – Dairy Farmers Vacation
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 […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – More Than Membership
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 […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – Ode to Middle Cows
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 […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – June Dairy Month
This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook As we say goodbye to May and hello to June, it signals the time to celebrate June Dairy Month. Personally, I think it is pretty awesome that for a whole month every year we have the opportunity to acknowledge and honor the […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – Succession Planning
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 […]
Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – Favorite Things
This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. How easily some of the classic song lyrics can work their way into our minds. Almost to the point where the lyrics lose their meaning . . . almost like the little everyday things that […]