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. …
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 …
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 …
We have a special guest blogger this week; Amanda Freund of Freund Farm in East Canaan, CT. Read on to get tips for planting and gardening with CowPots™ this spring. And take a virtual tour of their farm and learn more about what it takes to run a family farm! We are sure you will …
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 …
Running a dairy farm is a complex process. Many dairy farmers expand their farming practices with their own processing operations, creameries and farm stores, among others. Mayval Farm in Westhampton, MA truly takes this to heart. They are currently experimenting with new flavors for their chocolate milk. Country Folks, a farming publication, recently interviewed Mayval Farms …