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Sustainability: More Than Environmentally Friendly
Being sustainable includes making decisions that are best for the local community and that make economic sense…
Milk Farming Reuses for Efficiency and Sustainability
Today’s dairy farmers put a lot of thought into the designs of their milk farming practices…
The Dairy Industry Keeps Climate In Mind
Dairy farmers know it is important to do what they can to preserve their resources and protect the land…
3 (More) Farm Day Ideas
Now that the kids are back in school and you are getting into the routine of school, chores, and after-school activities…
Are You Ready for a Farm Day?
Many farmers in the Southeast offer their local communities fun opportunities to visit the farm…
Dairy Sweets: Support Farmers With Local Ice Cream
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we are celebrating our dairy farmers with on-farm processing to create tasty ice cream…
Anyone Can Be an Agvocate
Just because National Dairy Month is almost over does not mean that advocating for dairy ends…
How Dairy Farmers Make the Most of Cow Feed
Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairies in Montezuma, GA, knows a thing or two about cows. Growing up in New York, he spent plenty of time on dairy farms with the cows…
How Dairy Farmers Get Involved in National Dairy Month
This year, our dairy farmers are showing out for National Dairy Month! Farmers across the Southeast are celebrating by educating the public…
5 Cow Facts To Know This June
June is National Dairy Month, a month to celebrate all things dairy, from dairy cows and dairy farmers to delicious dairy products…
The Sustainability of Dairy Farms
Sustainability is a large focus on the modern dairy farm…
What is Silvopasture?
Silvopasture practices increase farm productivity through the simultaneous production of trees for timber, forage for grazing, and livestock for food products…
Dairy Farmers and Animal Care
This month, we are highlighting on our social channels some of our dairy farmers who know the importance of providing an environment that keeps their cows healthy, safe, and happy…
Commitment of Excellence: The FARM Program
Dairy farming is hard work, speaking from experience. From my early days around my grandfather and father on our dairy farm to today’s producers…
Why Dairy Families Choose Sustainable Practices
Dairy farmers make the most of the resources available to them. One part of sustainable practices is considering how to stay efficient regarding finances and resources…
Green Practices on Southeast Dairy Farms
As Earth Month ends, we are highlighting some of the initiatives and green practices on dairy farms in place across the Southeast region…
Dairy and the Environment: Keeping Air and Water Clean
In this series we have looked at common claims found online about dairy farming and the environment…
Every Day Is Earth Day for Dairy Farmers
Every April we celebrate Earth Day, a time to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet and all its natural resources for future generations…
Dairy and the Environment: Southeast Farm Sizes
We have all heard the argument before by outspoken online accounts regarding dairy and the environment…