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...
Is your child ready for farm chores?
While recently catching up on some reading, I saw an article that caught my interest. It was titled "Is your child ready for farm...
Workshop focuses on transferring farm to the next generation
As the age of farm operators increases, transferring the ownership and management of the family business to the next generation will become one of...
OSU Ext. sponsored workshops: A lesson you may want to consider
It’s the start of a new year and Ohio State University Extension has plenty of educational opportunities for you to take advantage of to...
