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The Dairy Industry is So Much More Than You Think
βFarmers more than ever are more focused on the sustainability of farming,β says Charles Allen Harrison of Sweetwater Valley Farm in Tennessee. βThey are being driven by the data and the science and the technology behind it.β
How Do Dairy Farmers Celebrate Ag Week?
Take a look at some of the events put on with The Dairy Alliance in celebration of National Agriculture Week 2024.
Who Inspires Dairy Farmers?
Dairy farmers are important to their communities, from delivering nutritious food to creating sustainable practices that help the dairy industry and other industries reduce waste. How do their communities inspire these dairy farmers?
Celebrate National Agriculture Week
Celebrate National Agriculture Week with The Dairy Alliance! Read on to learn more about Ag Week and Ag Day and how you can be a part of the celebrations.
A Glass of Milk is More Than Just a Glass of Milk
βIn a world where we need protein, energy, and vitamins and minerals, milk is the perfect food,β states dairy farmer and Sweetwater Valley Farms owner John Harrison.
How Farmers Treat Sick Cows
When a cow gets sick on a dairy farm, farmers follow strict guidelines, identify her with a colored leg band, and separate her from the milking herd.
A Farm is More Than Just a Farm
The modern dairy farm is more than just a farm. The modern dairy farm is home to exciting sustainability innovations, many of which consumers may not understand the importance of.
How Farmers Keep Calves Warm
Animal care is a top priority year-round for dairy farmers, but the colder months require practices unique to the areaβs typical winter weather. Calves get special attentionβ¦
Milk Farming: A Field is More Than Just a Field
How do dairy farms utilize the fields on the property? Perhaps you consider a cow in pasture, chewing on the grass as she enjoys the warm sun and gentle breezeβ¦
How Dairy Farmers Spend the Holidays
We all have family traditions, from taking part in gingerbread house-building competitions to seeing who can wait the longest to wrap presentsβ¦
Dairy Farming is More Than Just Being a Farmer
Dairy farming and the farmers themselves are a source of information for the community. Almost all dairy farms in the United States are family-ownedβ¦
Dairy Production: Fuel for a More Sustainable Future
Did you know dairy production has the power to fuel a more sustainable future? The dairy industry is innovating the way in which dairy waste is managedβ¦
Thankful to Dairy Farming
In honor of Thanksgiving this month, we asked some of the dairy farmers across the Southeast why they are thankful for dairy farms and dairy farmingβ¦
Sustainability: More Than Environmentally Friendly
Being sustainable includes making decisions that are best for the local community and that make economic senseβ¦
Milk Farming Reuses For Efficiency and Sustainability
Todayβs dairy farmers put a lot of thought into the designs of their milk farming practicesβ¦
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 landβ¦
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 activitiesβ¦
Are You Ready for a Farm Day?
Many farmers in the Southeast offer their local communities fun opportunities to visit the farmβ¦
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 creamβ¦
Anyone Can Be an AgvocateΒ
Just because National Dairy Month is almost over does not mean that advocating for dairy endsβ¦