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Karen Lee

Karen Lee

Karen Lee covers current news and events, and manages the dairy editorial team for the U.S. and Canada. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism and dairy science, and was an editor for a statewide agricultural newspaper before joining the team at Progressive Publishing.

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Progressive Events: Navigating the changing economic tide

February 13, 2023
Karen Lee

Twenty-five miles inland from the Atlantic coast, along the Savannah River, you can still see the rise and fall of the ocean tide.


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2023 Dairy Strong: Dairy’s future hinges on innovation, relationships

About 400 dairy producers and allied industry representatives attended the conference, hosted annually by the Wisconsin-based Dairy Business Association.
February 9, 2023
Karen Lee and Dave Natzke

No industry is immune from disruptions, but dairy can survive and thrive through innovation, building relational trust and being active participants in government, speakers told producers and allied industry representatives during the 2023 Dairy Strong conference.



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Progressive Events: Automation, technology will play greater role in the future of dairy

Alltech’s annual Dairy School highlighted technology inroads covering all aspects of dairy management, from calves and feeding to milking and manure.
January 6, 2023
Karen Lee and Dave Natzke

Automation and technology go far beyond relieving dairy’s labor pains.


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Top 15 articles of 2022

2022 was a year of back to normal for the world and the Canadian dairy industry. Progressive Dairy shares its top stories of resiliency and innovation.
December 1, 2022
Lora Bender, Katie Coyne, Joy Hendrix, Jenna Hurty-Person, and Karen Lee

From artisan cheese to social media to innovative farm ideas to top genetic herds making technology advancements, Progressive Dairy is excited to share the top read articles of the past 12 months.


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The gifts we give

November 25, 2022
Karen Lee

As soon as we enter fall, whenever my kids start asking for something, I suggest they put it on their Christmas list, and I try to make a mental note to remember it myself.


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Birchen Farms takes simple measures to manage just-in-time calving

November 2, 2022
Karen Lee

These simple measures of individual tool boxes, pre-measured supplies, checklists to track information, ice water to quickly cool colostrum and leg bands to identify feedings are easy, low-cost ways Birchen Farms implemented to not only improve cow and calf health but also the work environment in one of the farm’s most demanding areas – the just-in-time calving barn.


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It’s OK to be replaced

November 1, 2022
Karen Lee

Our school had its annual fall fundraiser, an evening of family fun activities with food and a live auction, put on by a group of volunteer parents, teachers and staff members.


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Introducing agproud.com – a dynamic, easy-to-use online ag resource

August 26, 2022
Karen Lee

Have you ever wanted access to a wide range of agricultural information and services without visiting numerous websites?


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Where’s your focus?

August 8, 2022
Karen Lee

Some people spend their summers at the beach or on a lake. With second or third crop in by now, you’re probably thinking you’ve spent some significant time in a hayfield. 


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Organic Valley's office building

3 open minutes with Nicole Rakobitsch

June 17, 2022
Karen Lee
Organic Valley is America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers, with nearly 1,800 farmers in 34 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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