At Vale Wood Farms in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, dairy processing and agritourism have been embedded into the Itle family’s history for more than 80 years.

Who is going to own your dairy farm when you’re gone? Whether you’re going to transition the farm to a family member or liquidate and sell, the decision often involves multiple generations.

When it comes to trends and innovation in the dairy aisle, the opportunities can feel endless.

When it comes to cattle, genetics and crops, dairy producers excel at planning ahead. However, creating a plan for retirement and succession doesn’t always come as naturally.

For Pennsylvania dairy farmers Donny and Shari Bartch, working through a complex and lengthy transition process, combined with their passion for innovation and technology, has positioned the family’s Merrimart Farms for the future.

With the increased perception of conflict in society, employees may have a difficult time accepting negative feedback or managing conflict among team members.

If you’re looking to improve employee performance, two powerful tools can make a real difference: feedback and coaching.

For dairy producer Josh Waddell, costs were just one reason to examine energy use on his family’s Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms LLC, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Directing electricity to where it was needed was also a major factor.