In August 2013, what began as a visionary idea transformed into a cornerstone attraction at the New York State Fair — the Dairy Cow Birthing Center. For ten years, courtesy of the New York...
Thank You for 10 Years!
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The Rising Cost of Eggs.
Even now, at the start of 2023, the Coronavirus has taken the blame for many rising costs consumers see at local grocery stores and in many aspects of life. From automobile purchases to the cost of...
The Dairy Cow Birthing Center – Year #9
The 2022 Dairy Cow Birthing Center was a huge success, all thanks to you! We welcomed 35 uddermiracles into the world and met with hundreds of thousands of visitors. Our message remained the same...
If it’s on the Internet, it must be true, right?
We are living in a world that is consumed by technology and because of this, we have information at our fingertips. I’m guilty, as I’m sure all of you are, of reading something on the...
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...
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...
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!
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!
Christmas Morning for a Farm Kid
It was a glorious celebration. However, it always seemed to have to end a little too soon for my family. Growing up, my siblings and I were told that we needed to get home early to get ready for Santa to come. I now know that the reason for our early departure was so my dad could get home and get some sleep before he needed to get up to work…
When A Farmer Saves the Day
A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. This year, we have all taken a closer look at what this definition truly means....
