Tuesday, April 23, 2024

If you had a nickel for every magazine story that detailed the best ideas to pass your farm or ranch on to your children...
houdini

I spent most of my life saying, vehemently, I wasn’t a dog person. That has changed, and I have livestock guardian dogs to thank. One, in particular, actually. His name is Houdini, and he was the first livestock guardian dog I trained.

In June, a statewide task force in Minnesota released its Animal Agriculture Industry Report. It's 60 pages, but it's good reading.
Rebecca Miller Farm and Dairy editor sheep

Farm and Dairy's new editor, Rebecca Miller, shares thoughts about her journey to this new position.
girl and sunset over farmland

We had lots of ways to build character on those farms, the land so wide open we could explore a new section every day.

I tuck my two teenage children in bed several nights a week. At least I go into their bedrooms and pretend I can't see the "Oh Mom!" roll of the eyes as I sit on their beds.
Ohio farm

December is a great time to reflect on where we have been, where we are, and where we are headed.

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
elk

Julie Geiss and her family visit Winslow Hill elk viewing area to watch Pennsylvania's elk herd roam near Benezette, Pennsylvania.
prairie flowers

Eliza Blue reflects on the changing of the seasons in a new home.