“Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on this farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O.” So begins the well-known tune that young children and many adults enjoy mooing, baaing, quacking, and naying their way through. But have you ever stopped to wonder, amidst all the animal sounds, what the repeated vowels mean? I can’t say …
Dairy farmers and the dairy industry in Pennsylvania are an important part of the state’s economy. The Pennsylvania dairy industry is the largest sector of agriculture in the state, adding billions of dollars to the Commonwealth’s economy.
Guest blogger, Sarah Fenwick is a recent graduate from Delaware Valley University as a large animal science major with a dual minor in agribusiness and dairy science One of the most popular questions dairy farmers receive is, “Why are baby calves taken from their mothers?”
Guest blogger, Mary Catherine Chidester, is the 2018-2019 Susquehanna County Dairy Princess Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? A whole month dedicated to celebrating the delicious and healthy foods provided to us by dairy farmers; as well as the important environmental contributions made by dairy farms.
Not many people become famous for raising dairy cows, running a family farm and producing the best quality dairy foods. But, that’s just what dairy farmers do every day. If you’ve ever met a dairy farmer, you know that they tend to be humble and modest. They aren’t farming to receive recognition or accolades. However, …
