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Marina Holt · September 19, 2023

The weeks before calving set the tone for a cow's whole season. Here is how a measured mineral boost keeps mothers strong and calves thriving.

Marina Holt · September 12, 2023

Going organic is not only about what you leave out of the system. It is about building animals that stay well on their own.

Marina Holt · September 9, 2023

Resilience is a trait you can select for. Over a few generations, the right choices build a herd that shrugs off the hard years.

Marina Holt · August 28, 2023

The highest-yielding breed is rarely the right one for grass. We weigh the trade-offs that matter on an organic system.

Daniel Frey · August 21, 2023

From record-keeping to careful sire selection, small breeding decisions compound into a stronger, more efficient herd.

Daniel Frey · August 14, 2023

Feed put by in good months is the buffer that carries an organic dairy through the lean ones without compromise.

Marina Holt · August 7, 2023

A look behind the gate at how we plan matings, raise replacements and keep the herd improving year on year.

Daniel Frey · July 31, 2023

A cow that makes more milk from less feed is also a cow with a lighter footprint. Efficiency and ecology pull in the same direction.