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Year of the Woman Farmer: A Conversation with Erica Hermonot of Fairholm Farm
The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, shining a light on the women who play a vital role in agriculture. Throughout the year, we'll be sharing the stories of women in ag throughout the Northeast. Established in 1920,...
How This 100+ Year-Old CT Farm Stays Competitive Amid Challenging Dairy Market
“I’ve been farming for as long as I can remember,” says Erica Hermonot. “This farm was passed down from my great-grandparents to my grandparents, my parents, and now to me and my family.”For more than a century, Fairholm Farm in Woodstock, Connecticut, has been...
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Behind the Windshield: Insights from Calf & Heifer Nutrition Specialist Gabby Domagala
At Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition, our team of dairy nutritionists partner with farmers every day to help their herds thrive and farms succeed. We recently spoke to Gabby Domagala, one of our experienced nutritionists. Gabby’s expertise is in calf and heifer nutrition...
Will You Meet Your Calves’ Needs This Winter?
Maintaining optimal calf growth and health during cold weather can be a delicate balance. As temperatures drop, it’s essential to keep calves’ energy levels up, stress levels down, and facilities well-prepared to help them thrive through winter. Below are some tips to...
7 Tips to Jumpstart Your Cold Weather Calf Feeding Program
Cooler days and nights may have the thought of winter creeping into your mind. While 60 degrees F. is comfortable for us, calves fewer than three weeks old experience cold stress at this temperature. This can reduce growth and performance. For happy, healthy calves...