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Fort Hill Farms: Technology Meets Generations of Dairy Farming
To stay in business for more than 80 years, you have to be comfortable with change. With...
The Science of Feeding Cows
Originally published in Vermont Almanac. As dairy nutritionist for the past 20 years, dairy...
Shifting Gears: Finding Fulfillment in “A Solid Job” Supplying Farmers
See what it's like to travel to farms across the Northeast each day as Patrick White from Vermont Almanac rides along with Ryan Sleeper, a truck driver for Phoenix Feeds and Nutrition.
Will You Meet Your Calves’ Needs This Winter?
Maintaining optimal calf growth and health during cold weather can be a delicate balance. As...
Old-Fashioned Grit: Charlene Phelps on 44 Years of Dairy Farming and Service
Charlene Phelps embodies the hardworking, resilient spirit that has defined Vermonters for...
The Mindset That’s Kept This 220-cow Dairy in Business for 200+ Years
There’s a common narrative, and perhaps a fear, in the dairy industry. “Everybody's...
McKnight’s River Breeze Farm: Diversification the Key To Growth
In the heart of the North Country in Chase Mills, New York, McKnight's River Breeze Farm stands...
Empowering People: Talking About Employee Ownership with Shannon Danyow
As we mark 20 years in business at Phoenix Feeds and Nutrition and our continuous effort to...
The Rise of Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition: 20 Years of Animal Feed Innovation
A look at how Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition grew to be a leader in animal nutrition and feeds in the Northeast over the past 20 years.
How This New York Dairy Farm Slashed Their Feed Bill by 10%
When Butterville Farms in Adams, New York, switched feed companies in late 2023, they took a chance to cut costs, and it paid off.
Heat Stress Can Be Taxing
The summer heat comes around every year, whether we like it or not, and it requires preparation...
Goodrich Family Farm Sees Better Herd Health and Profits with Nutritional Expertise
In today's world, where global networks dictate prices paid to farmers, staying in business and being profitable isn't easy. That’s why it takes strategic investments to be successful.