Climate change has challenged our society to adopt practices and technologies to cut fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and live more sustainably. With razor thin margins, farmers are being further tested. Our livelihood directly depends on a healthy economy, a healthy community, and a healthy planet. Here are a few reasons why dairy farms are part …
Dear New England Fuel Up to Play 60 Students & Program Advisors, Thank you for helping make a difference in the schools in our community, and in the lives of students across the country through your participation in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program! I’m inspired by the leadership you and your …
In schoolyards across the country, something wonderful is happening. Students, teachers, parents, and members of the community are coming together to build school gardens. While they are no doubt beautiful, these gardens are so much more than simply “pretty.” They are helping children develop lifelong skills and healthy habits. In a day and age when …
Dairy farmers work hard to provide wholesome food for our communities, but for many American families, keeping healthy food on the table is a struggle. As a farmer, I’ve come to realize we need to do more than simply produce nutritious food, we also need to work harder to make sure everyone in our community …
Are you using an activity tracker like a Fitbit to move more in the new year? Whether you’re an athlete, a busy mom, a farmer, or even a cow, you’ve got to get those steps in to meet your daily goals! Wait a minute…a cow? You bet! We caught up with two farm families who …
Dairy farming is a round the clock job, 365 days a year. Ever wonder what 24 hours on a dairy farm is like? Here’s a peek into a day in the life at Gilead Brook Farm in Bethel, VT (also known as the Wright Family Farm). Rise and Shine 4:45 am It’s about half …