I have seen many farm women live out giving and serving the needs of their families over seasons of hard times and good times. The issue I want to address is: What if? What if you have a difficult mother who is stalling decision making for transferring assets to the next generation?

Manure storage and handling does and will continue to play a major role in dairy farm sustainability and the ability to achieve carbon-neutral goals. Consider these tips to help you prepare for the future and determine what changes you can make today that will help you get one step closer to your sustainability goals.

Typically, the majority of data recorded on a dairy are events and performance data related to the animals in the milking herd.

Efforts to keep yourself and your workers safe should include a look at potential respiratory hazards that anyone who works on a dairy farm may encounter. Dairy producers are routinely exposed to a wide variety of respiratory hazards on the farm including dusts, molds, vapors, and gases.

Remember, it is your farm, your family and your choice. Make great choices for family time.