45 members Melrose, Minnesota Stearns County Tell us about your chapter. The Melrose FFA Chapter has an active and involved membership. Our members strive to be involved not only at the local …
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — As the water receded in the wake of Hurricane Helene and grass could be seen again, Dan Ross and the others at Triple R Dairy were greeted by a heap of debris around their …
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — Cyndi Nafzger’s dream started when she was a child. Growing up as part of a family with 10 children, Nafzger always found joy in working on her family farm. Her …
GREENWOOD, Wis. — Joseph and Emma Nolt began their dairy farming career in 2003, purchasing their current farm and a herd of Red & White Holsteins in 2007. Since then, they have focused …
TOMAH, Wis. — Becoming a dairy farm milking over 1,000 cows is no accident, and the Chapmans of Tomah know exactly the kind of hard work and comradery it takes to hit that mark. Chapman Farms …
FARGO, N.D. — As a cheesemonger, Megan Lewis offers customers more than just cheese. She offers a cheese experience. “We don’t run a traditional cheese counter,” …
BATTICE, Belgium — Six young dairy enthusiasts from the U.S. had the opportunity to travel to Belgium to take part in the Young Breeders School, Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in Battice. This is the first …
LENNOX, S.D. — Return better than it was given and leave it better than it was left is the motto by which ZahnTech operates. The company turns plastic waste into durable fence posts. …
CALEDONIA, Minn. — When 72-year-old Linda Betz walks into her classic, red, 50-stall tiestall barn, she is alone except for her dairy herd and a collection of barn cats. Betz milks 14 cows …
BEAVER CROSSING, Neb. — At many dairy farms one or two breeds can be found. However, at JJC Jerseys all the major dairy breeds — Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Holstein, Milking …
LAKE HENRY, Minn. — When Morgan Holker graduated from high school, she never thought she would milk cows again. Today she is not just milking cows but owns a herd as well. Holker is …
MADISON, Wis. — Tyler Leuch fell for the art of exhibiting dairy cattle at a young age — the first time he grabbed hold of a lead strap, heading into the peewee showmanship class at the …
CATARACT, Wis. — Brothers Justin and Jared Roberts saw their dreams come to fruition this past April when they sold their first tank of milk. What started as a passion project milking four …
COLBY, Wis. — When Jeremy Haas left the world of engineering to launch his dairy farming career, he was not certain what to expect. In the end, what he found was a way of life that suited him …
How many times a day do you milk, and what is your current herd average, butterfat and protein? We milk twice a day. Our current average is 28,000 pounds of milk with tests of 4.2% fat and 3.2% …
MADISON, Wis. — During the hustle and bustle of World Dairy Expo in early October, visitors paused for a seminar to learn about goals and tools to maximize income over feed cost. …
GLENWOOD, Minn. — Started in 1899, the Vold farm has been transitioned through the generations by a family dedicated to farming. Dorrich Dairy Inc. — a partnership between Brad and …
RICE LAKE, Wis. — In Kurt Wohlk’s mind, when fellow farmers are in need that call must be answered. Wohlk headed up an effort to collect hay and other supplies for those devastated by …
Editor’s Note: This article is part two of a two-part series covering the Global Dairy Summit that took place at this year’s World Dairy Expo. MADISON, Wis. — A historic …
MADISON, Wis. — Transferring a farm from one generation to the next is a process that takes time, planning and commitment from both sides. This was the topic of a panel Oct. 3 at World …