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From Birth to Milking Herd: How Dairy Farmers House Calves

From the moment a calf is born, farmers are working to ensure they are receiving the care they need at each stage of their life.

Calf Care: The Foundation of Life on a Dairy Farm

Providing exceptional calf care is the foundation of life on a dairy farm. For a cow to grow into a healthy, productive member of the...

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What Farming in Winter Looks Like in New England

The crops have been harvested for the year, and the cows are tucked into the barns. So, what does winter farming look like in New...

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Setting the Record Straight on Hormone and Antibiotic Use in Cow’s Milk

With so much information at our disposal, it may be difficult to determine what’s factual and what’s not regarding the production of cow’s milk. Here...

Water Usage on Farms: How Dairy’s Making Every Drop Count

Water usage on farms is always an important consideration. Water is a vital resource on New England’s dairy farms for the many roles it plays,...

Adopt a Cow Program Connects Kids to Cows and Local Farms

The Adopt a Cow Program is a year-long virtual experience for students to care for a calf and interact with a local dairy farmer. Three...

Summer Cow Care on New England Dairy Farms

There's no shortage of tasks on a working dairy farm, especially during the summer. Much of summer cow care is focused around making sure cows...

Ag Week: New England Dairy Farmers Share Their Experiences

This week is National Ag Week which celebrates not only the contributions of agriculture to society and the economy, but also the farmers who make...

What Cows Eat to Make the Dairy Foods You Love

Cows have their own nutritionists who help feed them what they need. Just as with people, it is essential that cows eat a balanced diet...

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