I’m a Mom Just Like You
By Emily Mohn, Thank Farmers! Guest Blogger
I married my farmer when I was 20 and our two girls came along shortly after that. This city girl didn’t have much time to get used to being married to a … Read more
Values: Talking about ‘the average farm’
As part of the “Values: The foundation of farming” project, this post provides a video and resources you can use as you share with consumers how today’s farms bring together teams of experts to do the best job of producing … Read more
Get Involved…It’s That Easy!
By Kate Griswold, Thank Farmers! Guest Blogger
As a student on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, I see signs everywhere supporting and promoting the views of a diverse culture of students and staff. Signs supporting marriage rights and views, signs … Read more
A Prayer in Spring
As many of us celebrate Easter this weekend, we pause to appreciate the approaching spring and the opportunities it holds for agriculture.
To our farmers, we thank you for reminding us what it means to work hard every day, guided … Read more
Technology: Fueling a Passion for Dairy Genetics
By Derek Orth, Thank Farmers! Guest Blogger
On the second Tuesday of each month, you can find me checking my email periodically…you know…maybe 100 times that day. It’s Genomic Day!
Since 2008, farmers with certain breeds of cattle have been … Read more
Values: Stewardship of natural resources
As part of the “Values: The foundation of farming” project, this post provides a video and resources you can use as you share with consumers your focus on stewardship of natural resources. Click here to learn more about this project.… Read more
A Little Bit Goes a Long Way
By Stacy Sosinsky, Thank Farmers! Guest Blogger
A couple weeks ago, with rain clouds looming overhead, my husband and I rushed to get all the calves bedded. We had barely finished when the skies finally opened and a cold, sleet-like … Read more
Values: Responsibility to care for animals
As part of the “Values: The foundation of farming” project, this post provides a video and resources you can use as you share with consumers your commitment to producing wholesome foods. Click here to learn more about this project.
When … Read more
A Great Calling
By Daphne Holterman, Thank Farmers! Guest Blogger
“I’m calling today to let you know that you have been chosen as a finalist in the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Faces of Farming and Ranching,” the voice at the other … Read more
Values: Commitment to wholesome food
As a part of the “Values: The foundation of farming” project, this post provides a video and resources you can use as you share with consumers your commitment to producing wholesome foods. Click here to learn more about this project.… Read more