by Laura Hardie | Oct 21, 2024 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight
Charlene Phelps embodies the hardworking, resilient spirit that has defined Vermonters for generations. For 44 years, she has been the heart and soul of the Clifford Farm in Starksboro, Vermont, happily juggling many roles. “The Clifford family is my family,”...
by Laura Hardie | Oct 17, 2024 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight
There’s a common narrative, and perhaps a fear, in the dairy industry. “Everybody’s saying, ‘Oh, you gotta get big, you gotta get big,’” Jane Clifford, of the Clifford Farm in Starksboro, Vermont, said, “I think you have to adapt to the situation.” ...
by Laura Hardie | Aug 6, 2024 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight, Feed & Forage Management
In the heart of the North Country in Chase Mills, New York, McKnight’s River Breeze Farm stands as a testament to the benefits of diversified agriculture. The farm dates back to 1885 and is managed by husband-and-wife team Mary Lou and Stephen McKnight, their...
by Laura Hardie | Jun 25, 2024 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight, Feed & Forage Management
When Butterville Farms in Adams, New York, switched feed companies in late 2023, they took a chance to cut costs. “You really couldn’t say no to the price of feed, but the distance was a big factor,” says Tim Keck, a partner at Butterville Farms....
by Laura Hardie | Feb 6, 2024 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight, Feed & Forage Management
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. “We felt like we could really expand our production...
by Laura Hardie | Nov 30, 2023 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight
The farmer-owners at Monument Farms Dairy in Weybridge, Vermont, are preparing to tackle one of their biggest challenges – and it’s a problem most business owners wouldn’t mind having. “We’re always faced with having more people wanting our product than we’re able to...
