Guernsey Dairy Mama

Passionate about my lifestyle and Guernsey Ladies

Thankful *Giveaway*

It’s the day before my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. It really is a time I enjoy reflecting and thinking about all the things in my life I have to be Thankful for. There are so many blessings big and small that come to mind when we open up to that reflection. This year to celebrate, over […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Were You Born in a Barn?

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman blog – HD Notebook I’m sure we are all familiar with the age-old saying, “Were you born in a barn?” The original meaning of the phrase traces to an exclamation of one literally leaving the door open. In an era past, farmers often left the barn […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Battening down the Hatches

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman blog – HD Notebook Let’s be honest, Mother Nature can be one of a dairy farmer’s worst enemies. That preparedness can only go so far with unstoppable forces, but at least it can grant you some piece of mind. So as we get ready to weather […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Can’t Make it to Expo

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman blog – HD Notebook special addition Hoard’s at Expo While all eyes in the dairy industry turn to World Dairy Expo this week, my gaze will befrom a distance. This time of year I feel the pull of the 2,010 miles (not that I’m counting or […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Finding Fall Balance

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook The leaves are turning color and starting to fall. The warm temperatures that last into the night have faded away, replaced by a crisp chill in the evening air. Rain has returned to wet a summer-dried earth. If the changes of your […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Hunger Action Month

This is my latest post for Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Is anyone else looking at the calendar and wondering how in the world it’s September already? The summer seemed to fly by, but the start of September brings a special message as it is Hunger Action Month. Forty-eight million Americans, 15 million of […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – Give Them Space

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook Every operation is unique and different, but there are some ideas and practices that can be universally beneficial. One of those areas we have found on our dairy that plays a significant role in our success is a special needs pen. Appropriately […]

Hoard’s Dairyman – When Opportunity Knocks

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook The dairy industry deserves to be commended for the amazing job it does giving the next generation so many opportunities to grow and learn. From 4-H to FFA, youth breed associations, young cooperatives programs, and leadership courses, you don’t have to look […]