My husband and I are both fairly tall (I am 5’11” and he’s 6’2”) so when we decided to start a family we were both confident that our children would be too. Each are currently measuring in at the upper 90th percentile for height at their well-baby visits, so you can see where they each get it! Our cows also… 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
You Won a Tractor?
We are Jesse & Mary Faber, and this is Miss A and Mr. E. They are a big reason we are here, because we want a better world for our kids to grow up in. A world that has a greater understanding of and is better connected to the agriculture industry. Not just because of food security and economic reasons;… Read More
Women in Dairy: Laura Daniels of Heartwood Farms from Cobb, Wisconsin
Laura Daniels is a mother, wife, farmer, dairy consultant and agriculture advocate. I met Laura at the 2013 Ag Chat Conference where she was the keynote where she related hitch pins to telling our story. I still remember the keynote to this day and am honored for her to share her story with us today as the conclusion to my… Read More
Women in Dairy: Iris Peeler Barham from Rome, Georgia
Iris’ Story in her own words: I was born and raised as fourth generation dairy farmer. We started helping out with small chores as kids and our responsibilities expanded and we grew. I was involved in both 4-H and FFA and judged everything from soil to horses. The highlight of my involvement with these groups was being named a State… Read More
Women in Dairy: Janet Bremer of My Barn Yard View from Hastings, Minnesota
Janet’s Story in her own words: I am a 6th generation dairy farmer. Growing up, I was surrounded by dairy farmers, as all of my grandparents and all of my aunts and uncles were also dairy farmers. I attended Iowa State University and majored in art, and interior design. After 10 years of working as an Interior Designer in the… Read More
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