Monday, February 5, 2018
Permitted to Farm
Like it or not, rules and regulations are a part of our everyday lives.
In fact, we are permitted to farm because we follow the rules that
protect the environment for us, our neighbors and our cows.
We've been following the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Department
of Environmental Quality with a Regulation 5 Permit since 1985.
The Regulation 5 Permit allows our dairy farm to store liquid
and dry manure that is produced by our dairy cows.
Our facility was designed by a professional engineer to
make sure that storage was adequate and designed specifically
to protect the environment and preserve our water quality.
A nutrient management plan that has been designed by a soil specialist
guides the amount,source, placement and timing of manure on fields.
Whether you are a dairy farmer or a hog farmer,
we love the land, live to protect it and follow the rules so
we are permitted to farm.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
Life is often confusing but I'm thankful
you can count on the cows to point you in the right direction,
provide entertainment when they show up in the wrong place,
show up on the wrong side of the fence
and according to researchers,
still produce the most complete and balanced source of protein,
fat and carbohydrates compared with the assortment of dairy imitation drinks.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
It was a week filled with listening and learning about agriculture issues.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach spoke to
agriculture and business leaders about the impact of trade
on Arkansas farms at the
Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers,
Dr. Mark Stephenson spoke about the changing landscape of dairy markets
at the Heart of America Dairy Expo in Springfield, Missouri,
and
Arkansas Farm Bureau Vice President spoke about
the current threat to our Right to Farm in Arkansas at the
Winter Commodity Conference in North Little Rock.
I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a member of
organizations that support our farms and farmers
and for the routine days down on the dairy farm.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
There's beauty in everyday.
On the dairy farm, that beauty usually includes cows and calves.
I'm thankful for the beautiful sunsets that provide a perfect backdrop
for our extraordinary
ordinary days.
Monday, January 15, 2018
January Shows Off
January is showing off with single digit temperatures for
multiple days and so far has just teased us with a skiff of snow.
It may be all that she can do!
There's not another layer I can add to keep warm and still fit
into my coveralls so why shouldn't I taunt her?
Although the cows don't seem to be taking it as hard as the farmers,
we have unrolled large hay bales in the pastures for them to lay on, increased
the amount of feed needed and made sure their water supply is not frozen.
This new baby and mother spent their first night inside
the maternity barn for added protection from extreme cold.
Evaluating our cows comfort and providing what they
need is an everyday activity down on the dairy farm.
Our commitment to providing high-quality milk begins
with taking good care of our cows in spite of the weather!
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
Have you heard....
January 11 is National Milk Day!
According to the National Day Calendar, National Milk Day commemorates
the day that many think the first milk deliveries in
glass bottles began in the United States.
Alexander Campbell of the New York Dairy
Company professed to the New York State Senate that his
Company professed to the New York State Senate that his
company was the first to make these deliveries in 1878.
To those of us who love every aspect of dairy,
it's another opportunity to celebrate milk!
I'm thankful we can enjoy and celebrate milk everyday of the year!
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
Welcome Miss January!
It was obvious that being born on a single digit morning entitles you
to special treatment from more than one mother.
Miss January was full of energy as she darted around the hay manger
followed quickly by her mother and adoptive mother.
I'm thankful that the cows and calves tolerate
the cold temperatures better than the farmers!
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