Why Dairy Farmers Make Great Gardeners

Why Dairy Farmers Make Great Gardeners

Dairy farmers know a thing or two about almost everything. They are typically jack-of-all-trades types, experts in everything from animal nutrition to machinery mechanics to food safety. In addition to caring for their animals, families, and land, many also tend a garden. It is hard to imagine how they find time for such things, but …

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Spring Clean Your Diet with Greens!

Spring Clean Your Diet with Greens!

Ahhh sweet springtime is finally upon us—and after an unseasonable snowfall to kick-off April, I think many of us in New England are hoping to see more green and sunny skies! And the green can start on your plate! If winter had you a bit stir crazy — and a few pounds heavier — it’s …

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How Do You Fuel Greatness?

How Do You Fuel Greatness?

How do you fuel greatness? Breakfast…the most important meal of the day! It gives your body the fuel to move through the day, be at your best and feel great!  As a mom, I try to give my girls a delicious and nutritious start to their day, but some mornings just don’t present the opportunity.  …

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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue and I Love Moooooo!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue and I Love Moooooo!

Love is in the air and thoughts of flowers, chocolates and romance are on the mind. Or you’re reviewing class lists and the do’s and don’ts for Valentine’s Day card swap at your child’s school. I’ll get to the flowers and chocolates, but for now, I’m all business- counting classmates and deciding whether to purchase …

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All I want for Christmas is…a boot dryer

All I want for Christmas is…a boot dryer

What do New England dairy farmers want to see under the tree on Christmas morning? We all have personal ‘must-have’ Christmas lists, and New England dairy farmers are no exception. These hard-working men and women are looking forward to Santa’s annual fly-by, so we asked them what they want to see under the tree on …

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With Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore

With Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the barn The cows they were stirring (they’re the focus of this yarn!). The milking was done, the farmer through with his chores, But the moment he left, the herd started walking the floors. They knew, as we do, that old St. Nick would be by And …

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