MADISON, Wis. — Through the course of 12 placing classes and six sets of reasons in a college-level judging contest, it might seem unlikely for any top score to end up in a tie. But for …
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — On Oct. 3, the barn door at Enchanted Meadows Farm framed the dawn as it transitioned from darkness to purple and pink, and then to morning sunshine that revealed the …
Goats are sometimes pictured as animals that can live off anything. However, they need a hardy diet just like other ruminants. Fred Hall, a dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension …
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — Fifty years ago, a group of breeders brought a new breed of cattle to the North American dairy industry. On Sept. 21, the North American Normande Association celebrated …
LAKE CITY, Minn. — It is not every day that calves wear headbands or costumes. However, on Oct. 26, not to be outdone by their guests, a few calves will be flaunting their bovine nod to a …
90-95 members Ontario, Wisconsin Monroe County Tell us about your chapter. We have had a great start to the 2024-2025 year. Looking back at this summer, we had members volunteer at the Monroe …
Tell us about your farm and family. My parents are Todd and Tracy Clark. I have four siblings: two sisters and two brothers. I live on a small dairy and beef farm outside of Wilton. We milk about 30 …
Elodie Adelmeyer 6 years old First grade When do you do chores? Every night. What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is feeding calves. My least …
Melanie Whiteaker Byron, Minnesota Olmsted County 60 cows Tell us about your family and farm. Our family consists of my husband, Isaac, me and our four dogs, Dixie, Roscoe, Maggie and Lando. I …
Clayton Groetsch 13 years old Eighth grade When do you do chores? At night at roughly 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. and weekend mornings. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? …
Tell us about your farm and family. In my family, I am the youngest of three boys. My family has a passion for agriculture. My oldest brother is an agronomist, my other brother is a rural loan …
40 members Brillion, Wisconsin Calumet County Tell us about your chapter. We are a rural school in northeastern Wisconsin. Erica Eickert, our advisor, came back to agriculture in Brillion this …
SEBEKA, Minn. — Farm safety stays close in mind for Tyler Brockpahler, who knows how quickly injuries can happen. Brockpahler lost part of his right arm to an accident involving a round baler …
TOMAH, Wis. — When heading south out of Tomah on Highway 131, there is one stop for ice cream enthusiasts before settling into their trip. On the corner of Hertz Avenue sits a yellow farmhouse …
RUTHTON, Minn. — From chasing calves in the pen to the buckle in the ring, Sadie DeRuyter has been striving for greatness within the National Little Britches Rodeo Association. DeRuyter is …
KEWAUNEE, Wis. — Twenty-five years ago, Delmar and Christine Pekarek purchased a farm they could call their own. After renting a farm and also helping his father farm, Delmar was ready for a …
GIBBON, Minn — Anyone driving past Bode Dairy the morning of Sept. 18 was welcomed by a line of tractors hitched to boxes and the smell of freshly made corn silage. Cody Bode operates Bode …
PLAIN, Wis. — Twins are not uncommon in cattle. In fact, about 3-5% of bovine pregnancies result in twins. What is uncommon is the bond formed between a set of twins on Ed Ederer’s dairy …
COLFAX, Wis. — When John Richmond graduated from college, he knew he wanted to dairy farm. However, as a first-generation farmer, he also knew he was facing an uphill climb to follow his dream. …
BLANCHARDVILLE, Wis. — Growing up, Trent Hendrickson discovered his passion for dairy cattle. On his parents’ farm, Jeffrey-Way Holsteins, Hendrickson took the reins as tour guide, …