Dairy Farmer's Thankful Thursday

It was understandable that the calves would be a little hesitant to come 

out for their morning milk after a night of thunderstorms,

 a change to frigid temperatures followed with a skiff of snow. 

I didn't really want to come out of the house either!

It's these extreme weather changes that make it tough on our calves and

increase the importance of consistent care and close monitoring

 of each calf to assure health and wellness.

                           
                                   I'm thankful for the sunshine that warms us and our calves
                               and lifts our spirits during chilly days down on the dairy farm.

Dairy Farmer's Thankful Thursday

Being a "dry" cow means that you are resting and not giving milk everyday 

while you wait for the birth of your baby.

These dry cows  are due to calve within the next two weeks and

 are in the pasture next to our house so we can monitor them closely.

Even though we've had our share of cold and dreary days in January,

I'm thankful for  each bright black and white spotted cow that brighten our days

and

                       
                                                   for the opportunity to care for each one
                                                      everyday down on the dairy farm.

Happy National Milk Day!

National Milk Day commemorates the day  in our dairy history when milk 

deliveries were made in glass bottles. Alexander Campbell of

 New York Dairy Company is believed

to be the first to make deliveries.

It's fitting to continue celebrating this event because it 

represents the ongoing changes in our industry that have brought 

convenience and a wide variety of  products to give us more 

options in feeding our families. 

From home deliveries

to the wide variety of dairy products available today,

as the saying goes,"we've come a long way,baby."

                                   I'm raising my glass to day in celebration of our dairy industry.
                                                                   Will you join me?
                     
                                                  Happy National Milk Day!

Dairy Farmer's Thankful Thursday

January 1 started a new year and a new term of serving in the 

position of Justice of the Peace, District 9 in Benton County.

Although this was the fourth time I have been sworn into office,

I am very thankful 

for the experience and opportunity to continue  representing 

the citizens of Benton County,

  

and

to share this moment in time with my Mother,

who encourages, supports and provides a wealth of knowledge 

from her years of service in city and county government.

It's Our Year

It's a new year, full of possibilities and opportunities 

to make life better for myself and  those around me.

As stated on Facebook,

From down on the dairy farm,

Happy New Year!

                                     

                                                           

Christmas Blessings

Merry Christmas!

Even though we will be doing our usual everyday chores of 

feeding, milking and caring for our dairy cows and calves, 

we always find time to celebrate together as a family.

From down on the dairy farm,

we wish you joy within your home,

love within your hearts

and happiness that all comes through 

the greatest gift that was given to us...Jesus.

Christmas Blessings!

Dairy Farmer's Thankful Thursday

                                       There's no doubt, down on the dairy farm, we are
                                                               Undeniably Dairy!
                                     This new logo is supported with our Dairy Check-off
                                      dollars to help us promote dairy through out the year.
             

When the farmer said he would like to have one of these projectors 

that displayed the Undeniably Dairy logo, I sprang into action, almost like

Dancer and Prancer, to order it as a Christmas gift.

It only made sense to give the gift early so it could be enjoyed.

Getting a good picture has been a little difficult but

projected on the old hay barn on Anglin Road,

it's an Undeniably Dairy awesome sight!

It's not just a logo for us, it's the life we live and love 

everyday to make sure you have cream for your coffee, 

milk on your cereal, cheese on your pizza or 

yogurt in your morning smoothie.

I'm thankful to be a dairy farmer!