On December 12, 2017, in Wisconsin Dells, UW Discovery Farms will host its 6th annual conference geared towards farmers, that emphasizes strategies that work on farms, and for the improvement […]
Why I Talk About Dairy
Almost every time I am out with family and friends, I find myself talking about dairy farming. It is something that has been a part of my life for 24 […]
Living in Senegal
My entire life I have been surrounded by dairy. Avoiding milk, cheese and cows in a state like Wisconsin would be difficult. I was fortunate to live just down the […]
Living the Farm Life Dream
When Tim and I first started dating, we always shared the same dream of wanting to own and operate a farm. Just last week, our dream finally came true. We […]
We’re Not Crying Wolf
On February 15, I had the honor of testifying in front of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on modernizing the Endangered Species Act in Washington, D.C. I […]
Ag in the Classroom Coloring Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is pleased to announce the three winners of the National Ag Day coloring contest. There were nearly 120 entries received between the three […]
We Need More Cheering in Agriculture
They say that you are never too old to learn and a few weeks ago I learned a good life lesson. Our daughter Natalia has some cognitive disabilities and has […]
Four Things You’re Doing Wrong on Social Media
Your actions on social media could be amplifying our opponents’ voices. Scary, huh! I have been involved with social media for 10 years. Since joining the Dairy Business Association as […]
Emerging Ag Leaders Selected for 2016 Farm Bureau Institute
Fifteen emerging agricultural leaders have been selected to participate in the Farm Bureau Institute. The year-long leadership training program’s mission is to develop strong and effective agricultural leaders. “Today’s farmers […]
Teachers
It has been 1,842 miles since my last blog and things are a buzz with county Farm Bureau’s having their annual meetings, the looming year end membership deadline and farmers […]