What does ‘quality of life’ really mean on your dairy farm?
The events of the past two years have given us cause to stop and ponder the quality of our life. Along the way, it would be good if we could take time to recognize some life-altering moments that provide the secure notion that dairy farming is indeed sustainable AND that we can feel satisfied with the quality of life that a dairy farm offers.
Cash flow planning is a good thing
Cash flow planning. These are three words that typically inspire a response along the lines of "ugh," "why?" or "never done it, never will."...
Thank a dairyman. Now. Today.
Blessed are those producing our food. Their resilience is unequaled; their patience, admirable. To me, they are a blessed mystery.
Last year was arguably...
Understanding and patience is key to managing multi-generation farm
After reading the Dairy Excel column in the March 25 issue about hiring teen workers and knowing the law, I began thinking, not only...
Dairymen, don’t shoot to be ‘just average,’ even by DHI standings
It is always important to monitor the yield of milk and the composition of milk, especially for the individual farmer, because the income of...
If you’re hiring a teen on your farm, know the law
With the school year coming to a close in another month or so, many students will be looking for employment on farms. But are...
Set your own milk price by making cheese and marketing it instead
Farmstead and artisan cheese operations can allow farm families to become price-makers instead of price takers for their milk. A hands-on workshop in Ohio can show you how.
Dairy “COW”reers Day: Lots of career options in dairy field
"Thinking outside of the box." We use the phrase to refer to a nontraditional idea. Perhaps the exact definition isn't so important, but we...
Dairy farmers have to know when to call it quits
The cost of production number, combined with the four key numbers outlined in this article, will help each dairy farm define the point where the business is unlikely to be able to bounce back.
A public relations plan is needed now more than ever for every farm
Have you thought about developing a public relations plan for your farm? As we look at the challenges facing agriculture, topping the list today...
