Balancing Family and Farm

Balancing Family and Farm

Lucinda Williams is a mother, a wife, an employee at Smith College, and a dairy farmer. That’s right, Lucinda raises her family on Luther Belden Farm in Hatfield, MA with her husband while also working at Smith College.   Balancing family and farm life can be hard but she wouldn’t have it any other way. …

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Cows Jump Over the Moon

Cows Jump Over the Moon

Just like us New Englanders, cows love the transition from winter to spring. The sunny skies, the warmer weather, the lush green grass – who wouldn’t be excited? Just as more joggers line the roads and people are out walking their dogs when spring rolls in, cows are eager to explore the wide open pastures. …

The Great American Milk Drive: A Year in Review

The Great American Milk Drive: A Year in Review

What a difference a year makes! One year ago this month, The Great American Milk Drive began as a way to increase much-needed milk donations for Feeding America® food banks. Milk is a versatile family favorite, but, for many families, it is not easy to come by. On average, food banks distribute only about one …

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Earth Day is Every Day for a Farmer

Earth Day is Every Day for a Farmer

For many of New England’s dairy farmers, Earth-friendly practices celebrated once a year on Earth Day are a year-round reality. Methane digesters providing ‘manure power,’…feeding the herd fiber-rich potato peels from the local potato chip plant…and using GPS tracking to collect data and keep track of crop yield – these are just a few examples …

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Give your Breakfast a Boost!

Give your Breakfast a Boost!

Looking for a way to power up your mornings with better nutrition? Milk may be just the boost your routine needs. By simply adding 8 ounces of milk to your breakfast, you’re giving your body the following nutrient punch to keep you going strong all day long: Calcium Potassium Phosphorus Protein Vitamin A Vitamin D …

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