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Shiloh Dairy: Where calves are a priority

December 31, 2014
Jenna Hurty-Person
A little over 11 years ago, Cathy Speirs and her husband, Gordon, decided to move their small dairy operation from Alberta, Canada, to Brillion, Wisconsin. At the time, they only had 125 cows on their operation. Through many years of hard work, they and their two sons have grown the herd to 2,000 milking cows and 2,200 calves and replacement heifers.
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Willow Bend Farm shares equity with employees

December 31, 2014
Jenna Hurty-Person
“My dad always said, ‘If you have a good man, pay him well and he will make you money,’” says George Mueller, a shared partner and one of the founders of Willow Bend Farm in Clifton Springs, New York. Like many children, Mueller wasn’t all that impressed by his father’s advice. Over the years, however, he has come to understand the wisdom.
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Rolling, curling and looping paper

December 11, 2014
Fredric Ridenour
“I just love the Christmas season,” says Kristen Phillips, the Progressive Publishing graphic designer behind the creation of this year’s Progressive Dairyman Christmas cover. “Growing up, we didn’t get toys or a lot of new things throughout the year, so Christmastime was where we got new toys. I was the child who was up at 4 a.m. on Christmas morning. I love the excitement.”
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In the spirit of giving: Dairy producers give back

December 11, 2014
Peggy Coffeen
From within our dairy community come stories that touch our lives and warm our hearts. This holiday season, we are pleased to share with you a few examples of the generosity and kindness of fellow dairymen and dairywomen who have unselfishly dedicated their time and talents to causes greater than themselves, their families and their farms.
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Organic farmers see importance of helping their communities

December 11, 2014
Robyn Nick
At Horizon Organic, philanthropic giving focuses on sustainable agriculture, responsible resource use and promoting healthy communities. The company’s family of nearly 700 organic dairy farmers share the value of the importance of giving back to their local communities throughout the year.
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Q&A with Will Gilmer, Face of Farming and Ranching

December 9, 2014
Dairyman Will Gilmer of Gilmer Dairy in Sulligent, Alabama, recently finished a two-year term as a Face of Farming and Ranching. Gilmer, best known for his quirky tractor-seat shanties as seen on YouTube, was one of the first-ever representatives selected by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) for its “Faces” program.
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Where are all the dairywomen?

November 24, 2014
Johanna Johnson
Look around your dairy and count the number of women currently working with you. Odds are there aren’t many, and the few you have are probably family members, working part-time and only in particular roles. So where are the other women?
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