I’ve been spending the last few weekends watching middle schoolers play volleyball. This local league is an opportunity for girls who love the sport to practice their skills and gain experience on the court. On one day, I watched a pair of 16-year-olds rally and lead a team better than many adults.

How cool would it be to have answers to the same (or similar) questions each year or every few years throughout our lives to see how the answers change (or stay the same) over the decades?

There’s a stack of cards that sit on a wooden stand on my bedroom windowsill. Every morning, I remove the front-facing card and place it at the end of the deck to expose a new one. On each card is a statement of reflection – part of an ongoing effort to develop my interior life.

Dairy farming is a complex and demanding endeavor, requiring a multifaceted approach that goes beyond just milking cows and harvesting feed. Much like the proverbial saying,

The reality is, today’s decisions not only affect us in the here and now, but they can have lasting effects that show up decades from now. As we go through our day to day, what are steps we can take now to build a legacy?

As we wrap up another year, I’ve been thinking quite a bit lately about the highlights from 2023 and the activities that I can’t wait to put on my calendar in 2024.

You’re taken back to your adolescent years and spending the day with friends at the local amusement park. The rollercoaster operator motions you to the front seat; they ask you to strap in and hang on tight.

As the dairy industry evolves in response to shifting consumer demands, technological advancements and environmental concerns, there's a unique charm in recognizing the steadfast presence of dairy dynasties that have stood the test of time.

My daughter is obsessed with Horton hears a who by Dr. Seuss. In this story Horton the elephant defends the people of Whoville who live on a tiny speck of dust on a small clover.