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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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Shining bright in Sunnyside: J&K Dairy partakes in lighted farm implement parade

Every year during the first week in December, J&K Dairy drives a spectacularly decorated swather in one of the most unique lighted parades in the Northwest.
November 24, 2023
Audrey Schmitz

The Sunnyside Lighted Farm Implement Parade features dozens of tractors, combines and antique farm equipment – each uniquely decorated with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.


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Unwrapping joy: Dairy Moms Secret Santa gift exchange

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, the Dairy Moms Secret Santa gift exchange offers a heartwarming surprise and reminder of the simple joy in giving, receiving and connecting with one another during the festive season.
November 20, 2023
Audrey Schmitz

At its core, a Secret Santa gift exchange is all about spreading joy and happiness during the holiday season. It gives you the opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter and, in turn, experience the joy of giving.


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Houwelings continue dairying after selling most of their herd

November 14, 2023
Michelle Stangler

After the Howelings stopped selling milk to a local processor, they turned to creating products made from raw milk such as lotions and soaps.


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Winery built with a dairy farmer’s mentality in mind

Hooves to the Moon, Dazed and Confused, Udder Chaos and Crazy Heifer are some of the wines you may see at a Pennsylvania winery where grapes – which are made into wines – are grown on a dairy farm.
November 10, 2023
Michelle Stangler

In its 10th season of being open, Purple Cow Winery began after Bruce Hemsarth’s kids, Andrew and Greg, moved away for a college education. Andrew Hemsarth says his father eventually “got this itch” which led to planting 800 vines and harvesting a whole lot of wine.


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Technology: Theme for a community-centered technical college

Northcentral Technical College provides students with valuable insights to implement in their respective agricultural careers through five dairy robots and many hands-on experiences.
November 7, 2023
Michelle Stangler

Life after high school looks different for everyone, as each person’s path is unique. However, colleges including Northcentral Technical College are dedicated to offering experiences and hands-on opportunities that can serve as valuable foundations for future careers. 


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Podcast connects parenting and farming together

Eighty episodes and many conversations later, the Barnyard Language Podcast continues to foster a supportive community and provide valuable resources.
September 18, 2023
Michelle Stangler

Growing up on a farm and then raising kids on one can be challenging, yet ultimately rewarding. This was the inspiration behind the creation of a podcast by dairy farmer Arlene Hunter and beef and sheep farmer Caite Palmer.


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MilkPEP’s campaign focuses on female runners

Three sponsored #TeamMilk marathons support every step of the way for women while sharing the message of “You’re gonna need milk for that.”
September 15, 2023
Michelle Stangler

“When only 7% of the United States $30 billion spent globally on sponsorships is directed toward sportswomen, we need change,” Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) CEO Yin Woon Rani says.


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Preparing the next generation: Dairy Consortium celebrates 15 years of dairy education

August 23, 2023
Kimmi Devaney

In the mid-to-late 2000s, dwindling university dairy herds and dairy programs in the Southwest led Dr. Mike Tomaszewski from Texas A&M and Dr. Robert Hagevoort from New Mexico State University (NMSU), along with Dr. Bob Collier, previously with the University of Arizona, to develop a program that provides university students with a hands-on dairy education to prepare them for careers in the dairy industry.


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Celebrate national dairy month

May 25, 2023
Audrey Schmitz

What started as a way to distribute extra milk during the hot months of summer by grocery organizations sponsoring milk, June became the official “dairy month” that is still celebrated today.


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