The holiday season is upon us! As family and friends gather to celebrate wonderful traditions over the next month, we would like to share with you a peak into holiday time on the dairy farm. Traditions Denise Barstow of Barstow’s Farm reminds us that traditions are important as they build strong family relationships between generations. …
Meet Guest Blogger Diane Bothfeld Diane Bothfeld was raised on a dairy farm in Cabot, Vermont, and has not strayed from her dairy roots throughout her successful career. Currently, Diane serves as Deputy Secretary for Dairy Policy, Director of Administrative Services and Agricultural Development for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Diane has …
Beth Hodge of Echo Farm Puddings shares a day in the life of a dairy farmer. Enjoy! I had a great idea for a blog post, but….. ….I just needed a minute to plop myself down and write it. I had planned on getting up early today but, when the alarm went off at 4:30 …
Do you want to visit dairy farm? We think this virtual tour is the best you can get without actually being on the farm in person! Bill Rowell’s family began farming in the United States in 1637. Today, he continues that tradition on Green Mountain Dairy Farm in Sheldon, Vermont where he and his family …
The baby calves on a dairy farm are a lot like kindergarteners. They need attention and constant care, are loud and can be messy. One of my main jobs is taking care of all the little babies. I enjoy the challenge, and I find them to be the most fun group of animals on the …