Since 1937, June has been the month to honor dairy farmers for the wholesome foods they provide. It’s also the perfect time to remind consumers of the health benefits that milk, cheese and yogurt deliver. Most Americans readily recognize dairy’s calcium and Vitamin D and their connection to bone health. Yet, few are in-the-know when it comes to milk’s power… Read More
The Barn Lights Are Always On During a Storm
A successful dairy farmer is a lot of things. For example, he or she must be a a caretaker, willing to sacrifice nights and weekends to be with an animal in need; a hard worker, someone that can toss a bale of hale in 90 degree weather; a mechanic, ready to deal with the constant problems that arise from working… Read More
Heather’s Story – Cow’s Don’t Care if You Cry
In November, I featured Heather Moore ‘s story in my 30 Days of Dairy Series. On October 7, 2014; she started milking cows at their Iowa dairy. As a wife and Mom to two young boys, her schedule was full and life was hectic. Today, Heather is sharing her story about how her family’s world came crashing down on May… Read More
Guest Post: A quick call to 811 can save downtime, repair costs, fines…and lives
A quick call to 811 can save downtime, repair costs, fines…and lives Despite knowing there is risk in digging, a study conducted by Enbridge in 2014 shows nearly 71% of farmers and ranchers have never called 811 to have pipelines marked before beginning a digging project, putting themselves and their operation at risk. The survey suggests misconceptions about the 811… Read More
Let’s agree to disagree
The Mackinson Dairy Farm Facebook page was started approximately two years ago with the premise of interacting with people interested in the industry as well as educating via pictures and video. The amount of time and energy that goes into our online presence has a lot to do with the pride that we have in our livelihood. Agriculture is a… Read More
6 Things you HAVE to see while at National FFA Convention!
They are estimating that over 60,000 navy blue corduroy jackets will be invading the streets of Louisville and Freedom Hall this week (October 29 – November 1st) for the 87th National FFA Convention! Whether this is your first time at convention or you’re a pro at it, here are some things that you must do! GO TO THE SESSIONS When… Read More