Tim Hood of Hood Farms Family Dairy in Van Buren County is the 2020 Dairy Farmer of the Year. To see the full story go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/2020-dairy-farmer-of-the-year
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How can we better support our dairy farmers?
I used to hear about the old days. I never really understood that, but I’m starting to now. I saw my grandparents operate a dairy farm by growing their hay and silage, by milking and breeding their cows, and by selling their milk. Although I don’t remember when my grandparents pasteurized their own milk, I… Continue reading
Safety Tips for the Fair
Growing up I couldn’t wait until the week of fair. I had been working with my fair calf since January and I was ready to take him to fair. I couldn’t wait to cheer on my friends with their animals, inhale fair food between showing classes, ride the roller coasters, play fair games, look at all… Continue reading
Aspiring to be a Dairy Farmer
Working on a family dairy farm, I saw firsthand that dairy farmers are amazing caretakers of the cows that provide fresh wholesome milk for all to enjoy. Dairy farmers are also community volunteers, crop farmers, mechanics, accountants, and family members. When I think about a dairy farmer, I think about a person who is… Continue reading
Makin’ Hay While the Sun Shines
May through August is a very busy time for dairy farmers in the state of Michigan. Ask any dairy farmer what they like to do when the sun shines, and I bet they’ll tell you with a grin, “Make hay” and that’s just what dairy farmers do — they make hay to feed their cows.… Continue reading
Dairy Farms May Look Different, but They Share One Goal
All dairy farms, even though they may look vastly different, strive for the same common goals: Having healthy and happy animals, making safe milk, caring for the environment, providing food for everyone to enjoy and promoting a safe workplace for employees. One type of dairy farm is a rotational grazing dairy farm, which is the… Continue reading
The Life of a Farmer’s Daughter at College: Bringing the Farm to School
I had the best childhood growing up on my family’s 600-head dairy farm in the thumb of Michigan. There were always people around and things to do. At any point in the day, I could go outside and find a number of my family members. However, I never truly realized the impact that the farm… Continue reading
Great Lakes Dairy Exchange – New This Year
Kreeger Associates LLC in conjunction with the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will be hosting the Great Lakes Dairy Exchange on Thursday Feb. 7 and 8 at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center. There are fresh heifers and cows and bred and open heifers available. There will be a variety of Holsteins and Jerseys available.… Continue reading
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Application due date extended to Jan. 27, 2019
Students interested in applying for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program can download an application here. or contact Megghan Honke Seidel at 517-884-7089. Applications must be submitted electronically to 1glrdc@gmail.com and will be accepted until Jan. 27, 2019. This year’s event will take place in Frankenmuth, Michigan on February 7 – 9, 2019. For… Continue reading
17th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference to help dairy producers weather the tough agriculture economy
The 17th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will offer new tools and strategies to help dairy producers stay afloat in these tough economic times. The conference will be held Feb. 7-9, 2019, at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) will host an informal preconference… Continue reading