Cull dairy cows: After the farm

Deciding when to cull a dairy cow from the herd is often based on production, reproduction or health issues. The primary job of the dairy cow is to produce milk. Its secondary job is to join the beef supply chain. When and how dairy cows leave the farm and journey to the packing

Country Folks

Melting for marketshare

by Andy Haman

September 23, 2026

When operations consider making cheese from their milk and they weigh everything that comes with it – adding a creamery or the necessary facilities, f...

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Becoming queen

by Sally Colby

September 23, 2026

Sometimes Olivia Jennrich is dressed in barn attire. Sometimes her choice is casual clothes for a college class. She also wears a tiara. Jennrich was ...

Agritourism/Agritainment, Country Folks

Five steps to crisis-proof your agritourism operation

by Sonja Heyck-Merlin

September 23, 2026

Imagine a guest at your winery breaks an ankle on uneven ground. Or a severe thunderstorm rolls in during an evening corn maze. Or a foodborne illness...

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Attendance smashes previous records at 177th Franklin County Fair

by Laura Rodley

September 23, 2026

The theme of this year’s Franklin County Fair was “History Grows Here.” “It’s been a great weekend,” said Michael Nelson, Montague resident and presid...