Farming
What Do Farmers Do During the Cold Winter Months?
by Jennifer McBride
Dairy farming in winter includes regular chores like milking cows and feeding animals. There are winter farming chores not typical in other seasons. Snow must be plowed, animal bedding constantly freshened and farm equipment often needs extra attention.
Farming
What Reindeer and Cows Have in Common
by Jennifer McBride
Organic Valley farmers know all things cows—dairy cows—so we had to find experts to answer questions about reindeer. Why? It may seem unusual but we want to know if reindeer and cows have things in common (like, are cows and reindeer related?)!
Farming
Meet the Bedard Family and Their 'Babies'
by Jennifer McBride
The Bedard family of Vermont makes sure the cows on their organic farm are as comfortable as can be; this means plenty of lush pasture and one-on-one time with the farmers and their fellow cows. You can expect quality milk from these content cows!
Farming
‘Kids, Coffee and Cows. That’s My Life’
by Jennifer McBride
Coffee is an important aspect of farming. Well, some feel this way. Let’s see how a young couple and their twin boys in the Northeast work to keep the generational family dairy farm alive. Mom is adamant she milks the cows (and has coffee while doing so)!
Farming
Do Cows Get Cold?
by Jennifer McBride
Cows prefer cooler weather though they will get cold in extreme temperatures despite their natural defenses of thick hair and hooves made to withstand the cold. Organic Valley farmers ensure cows have resources they need to stay comfy in all weather.
Farming
Life on a Hilltop Dairy Farm in Maine
Glendon and Jodie farm on Glendon’s grandparents’ dairy farm in south central Maine. The family shares a love for organic agriculture, respect for the natural environment, and gratitude for their herd of cows with their children, hoping their farm can be an example of the importance of small family farms.