Halloween is almost upon us, and while everyone enjoys a good scare, some holiday goodies are downright frightening when it comes to the nutrition label. If you’re planning a Halloween party for little ones, there’s nothing to fear: we’ve gathered up some fun and healthier snack options that are sure to please even the scariest …
Tired of pumpkin spice 🎃? Don’t get us wrong, we love the flavor sensation that’s really become a symbol for the season but maybe you’re looking to change things up or pumpkin was never really your thing. We all know while there are a ton of PSL fans, the flavor also has it’s fair share …
Falling in Love with Farming It was 20 years ago this past summer when Melissa Breene Jordan fell in love with dairy farming. She was 14, and her father, Kevin Breene, told his daughter she’d be working full-time with him at Breene Hollow Farm. Her other siblings had other interests, but she spent 24 …
Talking Cows Jim Hilton talks to cows. Actually, he says, they do most of the talking. The Norridgewock, Maine dairy farmer explains that transponders on each of his cows continuously send information to his computer for analysis. Thanks to this technology, Jim and his family and farm crew can track a cow’s temperature, overall health and …
Did you know National Farmers Day is this week? Every year on October 12th, we celebrate our local dairy farmers and the entire agricultural community who provide us with the one thing we all need—food! Our dairy farmers work hard to provide us with real, nutrient-rich, and responsibly produced dairy. This year, we encourage others to …
Part of the Local Landscape Gary LeClair will tell you that dairy farmers should appreciate that their operations are part of the local landscape. Sure, dairy farmers rarely have time to think about such things – they’re a busy bunch, after all – but Gary recalls one fellow stopping him one day to ask …