June 3, 2026

Selling the taste of happiness at Lilac Ridge

Lrst organic certied creemee, certied by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-VT). They reopened their trailer-side window this year to serve creemees in time for Mother?s Day and for the arrival of hot weather.

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June is still Dairy Month

by Lee Mielke

June 3, 2026

It’s June Dairy Month once again. Hopefully, that never changes. It’s been an annual reminder of one of the blessings America should be grateful for b...

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Trialing a probiotic in the henhouse

by Sonja Heyck-Merlin

June 3, 2026

Maple Wind Farm is inoculating their winter-laying houses with Lactobacillus, a beneficial bacterium, to improve animal health. It’s an on-farm trial ...

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Not just another animal: Selecting the right guardian for small ruminants

by Joseph Armstrong

June 3, 2026

On most small farms, the difference between a peaceful night and a pasture full of panic can come down to one thing: a guardian animal you trust with ...

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Developing silage strategies

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

June 3, 2026

Silage technology can help you improve herd health and productivity; however, it’s wise to plan well in advance of harvest, according to Michelle Chan...