#stillfarming #farmstrongThe past two years have been a time that none of us are likely to forget. Life looks a little different for most people due to the global impacts COVID-19 has had. Wearing...
Farming During a Global Pandemic
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Question and Answer Session with Dr. Carie Telgen, DVM, and Technical Services Veterinarian for Diamond V.
At some point during childhood, most farm kids dream of being a veterinarian and for some, that dream actually becomes a reality. For Dr. Carie Telgen, DVM, that dream started when she was 6 years...
Christmas Day Through a Different Lens
The Farmer’s Daughter:My first memories of Christmas when I was 7 or 8, my siblings and I would all get up early, like 4:30 am early, bursting with anticipation of the day. But the rule in our...
The 2021 Dairy Cow Birthing Center Recap and Results
Another NYS Fair has come and gone. The 2021 State Fair, held in Syracuse, NY, is a familiar stop for families, both near and far before school starts after Labor Day. The State Fair typically...
The 2021 Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the Great NYS Fair
A traditional end of the summer ritual in New York State might look something like this: back to school shopping, sleeping in, staying up late for a few more days, boating on a nearby lake, and most...
June is Dairy Month
June 1st is the start of National Dairy Month! Dairy products are a delicious and nutritious part of our diet that come from dairy cows living on farms. The cows, and those who take care of them, work hard to make milk available that is turned into so many American favorites including cheese and ice cream!
Top 10 Things Farmers want the Public to Know
We often talk with farmers about the perception and presumptions that the public and non-farming community have about farmers and the impact that agriculture has on their livelihoods. We asked farmers across the state what they want the public to know…
The History of Women in American Agriculture
Early in American history, when the colonies were founded and settled, women were primarily responsible for caring for children and the homestead, but was there more to their chore list outside of...
Why Don’t Cows Need Coats?
The dairy cattle found in our region of the world are happiest between 25 – 65-degree weather! Now, that may not be where the farmer thrives, but thankfully Carhartt and Under Armor can help with that!
Caring for our Cows During the Cold Season
Remember the last time it was bitterly cold and snowing? Think about how many layers of clothing you or your children had to wear while being outside? Now, imagine yourself as a farmer and not only worrying about the number of layers of clothes that you’re wearing but keeping your animals safe and warm throughout the long winter months as well.
