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...
Christmas Day Through a Different Lens
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Soybeans, Corn, and More!
There is no doubt about it, spring has sprung, and summer days are inevitably soon to follow. Springtime in rural New York means tractors on the road, cows on pasture, and crops going in the...
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…
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.
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…
