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Stars, hay and cattle

December 1, 2024
Matti McBride

It’s been said before, but I’ll say it again: The twinkle lights, shiny wrapping paper, elaborate gifts and noise of the holiday season don't matter. We celebrate because our Saviour came to Earth.


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Irons in the Fire: Just one calf

November 26, 2024
Paul Marchant

As we celebrate the Christmas season, let’s not forget that light will always overcome darkness. Let’s try to illuminate that light for our fellow travelers on life’s unpredictable road. Appreciate and seek the one whose birth we honor this time of year, the one who would leave the 99 to find the one.


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The Milk House: Christmas in southern Italy

November 25, 2024
Ryan Dennis

One of the consequences of marrying someone from a different culture and then living in a third country is that our Christmas plans vary wildly from year to year. Last year, we spent Christmas with my wife’s family in her birthplace of Taranto, in the heel of the Italian boot.


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Hansen Dairy’s 'A Very Dairy Christmas' event brings farm fun to the holidays

November 25, 2024
Audrey Schmitz

Hansen Dairy’s "A Very Dairy Christmas" is a holiday event like no other, offering families a unique blend of festive cheer and farm life. Set in a cozy winter wonderland on Hansen’s dairy farm, this event goes beyond the typical holiday experience.


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Retired Vermont dairy farmer writes children’s Christmas book

November 21, 2024
Audrey Schmitz

The Christmas Calf by George Woodard captures the essence of a true holiday miracle through the perspective of a 9-year-old farm boy. On a cold Christmas Eve, this young boy's curiosity and care lead him to the barn, where a cow is expected to give birth. In the quiet, snowy night, he experiences the wonder and mystery of new life, illuminated by the magic of the season. Woodard’s storytelling transports readers to this heartwarming moment, making The Christmas Calf a memorable tale for all ages.


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Hot chocolate and Holsteins: Ontario family farm hosts annual open house

Dairy producers in Wentworth County created an opportunity to connect with consumers through an annual dairy open house. Attendees can enjoy free hot chocolate and poutine while touring an innovative dairy operation.
November 20, 2024
Matti McBride

Free hot chocolate and an opportunity to view dairy cattle brings people across southern Ontario to Summit Station Dairy of Lynden. Braving the unpredictable late December weather, attendees can enjoy a free tour of the 500-cow dairy during the annual Dairy Farm Open House.


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The Milk House: Do as the Romans do

December 12, 2023
Ryan Dennis

Everyone celebrates Christmas a little differently. However, most people in North America will have a ham, a drunk uncle and a time for exchanging gifts. The luckiest might get an office party with some good gossip.


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From tundra to pasture: McIntosh Dairy is home to Riverdale Reindeer

McIntosh Dairy on Riverdale Road in Brighton, Colorado, is home to seven reindeer.
December 7, 2023
Audrey Schmitz

Nicknamed the cattle of the North, reindeer are similar to cows in a lot of ways. Like cows, reindeer have a four-chamber stomach to digest food and also chew their cud.


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The Outside Circle: An unorthodox Christmas

December 1, 2023
Gus Brackett

My ignorance of sheep herding is surpassed only by my ignorance of Biblical hermeneutics, but even I know shepherds would not be tending their sheep in the hills of Bethlehem in the dead of winter … especially with all that great winter range just to the east.


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Christmas gift ideas for your hardworking farm employees

Logo apparel, gift cards, winter gear, homemade goodies and accessories can all make thoughtful and practical gift ideas for farm employees.
November 27, 2023
Audrey Schmitz

Choosing the right Christmas gift for farm employees is not only an opportunity to express your gratitude, but also a way to show that you understand and appreciate the challenges of their work.


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