Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – Dairy Farmers Vacation

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook

Sometimes the stars all align, and we find ourselves with some time off of the farm. We always take advantage of the time away to unplug, rejuvenate, and just generally relax. That time is so important, both mentally and physically, to give ourselves the much needed rest.

More often than not it seems during these vacation times we also find a way to visit other farms. The farm stops occur for a variety of reasons whether they are planned through a meeting or convention, or are just a quick stop along the way to see friends.

Visiting other farms seems to be a dairy farmer’s ideal vacation.

One of my favorite things about the dairy industry is that it is so unique and individualized on each farm. While we all have the common goal of producing high-quality product, the way we go about that is always just slightly different. What works for one herd and one area may be something we’ve never considered on our own operations.

Each farm we visit is the opportunity to learn and grow…..{Read the rest of Dairy Famers Vacation Differently here}