Report on global agriculture’s future
If you had a nickel for every magazine story that detailed the best ideas to pass your farm or ranch on to your children...
Lessons from a livestock guardian dog
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.
Working farms are getting squeezed
In June, a statewide task force in Minnesota released its Animal Agriculture Industry Report. It's 60 pages, but it's good reading.
Coming full circle, 20 years later
Farm and Dairy's new editor, Rebecca Miller, shares thoughts about her journey to this new position.
Building character starts in childhood
We had lots of ways to build character on those farms, the land so wide open we could explore a new section every day.
Protecting at-risk farm children
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.
Being positive in a broken world
December is a great time to reflect on where we have been, where we are, and where we are headed.
Read it Again: Week of June 19, 2003
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Catching a glimpse of Benezette’s majestic elk
Julie Geiss and her family visit Winslow Hill elk viewing area to watch Pennsylvania's elk herd roam near Benezette, Pennsylvania.
Chop wood, carry water
Eliza Blue reflects on the changing of the seasons in a new home.