1. July 15th, 2010

    Ohio dairy farmer found innocent of animal abuse charges

    It’s a well-known industry fact that if you treat your cows with the utmost care and respect, they will reward you with the best milk possible. However, recently released videotapes aim to suggest that dairy farmers would rather abuse their animals than treat them well. While this claim is completely false and offensive to dairy farmers, it is clear that the videos are perpetrated by one or two sick individuals, not the dairy farmers, their families or other employees. Further proof of this fact can be found in last week’s decision by a grand jury to not charge a central Ohio dairy farmer with animal abuse. Read on to learn the real story behind the video….

  2. May 28th, 2010

    Growing the next generation of dairy farmers for Washington

    Already-wavering dairy farm numbers are being challenged by a falling number of children intending to continue the family dairy tradition. However, a bright spot appears each year with springtime graduation from schools like Washington State University. Read on to learn more about the new generation of dairy farmers that intend to carry on the tradition and sustain one of Washington’s most important agricultural industries.

  3. March 16th, 2010

    Challenges and opportunities: How Washington dairies are working to keep our water clean

    Because Washington’s dairy farms use water for livestock, crops and other on-the-farm needs, they accept a special responsibility to protect all water resources. Though there are challenges in minimizing agriculture’s impact on the environment, dairy farmers utilize extensive planning, best management practices and emerging technologies to both limit their use of water and ensure that surface and ground waters are protected for years to come.

  4. February 25th, 2010

    Dairy Healthy Eating in 2010!

    Are you finding it hard to keep your New Year’s resolution to eat more healthfully? If so, you’ll find that dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt are some of the best ways to get your health (and resolution!) back on track.

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