Modern-day Farm Chick

Sharing stories from my modern-day farm life

Parading the Product

Today my good friend, Jill, shares with us another side of the dairy industry; the “show” side. That’s right, cow beauty pageants. Dairy farmers are extremely passionate about dairy and many enjoy showing off their quality animals. Farmers travel great lengths with their cows to participate in cow shows and compete with others. Showing cattle is a great way to bond with cows and other folks in the dairy industry. Read below to learn more about the show circuit!






Cows, Antibiotics, and You

See this happy, healthy cow chowing down on some TMR?  Well, last week she wasn’t so happy…or healthy; she had mastitis.  Mastitis is an inflammatory response to infection causing visibly abnormal milk (clots, off-color). As the extent of the inflammation increases, changes in the udder (swelling, heat, pain, redness) may also occur. Mastitis is caused any bacterial […]






Quit Putting Fear in My Food.

Maybe it is because I just got done sorting cattle and a cow slipped and splattered manure all over me, but I sure am fired up today. First, I discover that The Original Muck Boot Company supports HSUS, a company that “claims to save animals”, but in reality only a small fraction of their profits […]






#FARMGIRLPROBLEMS

I am a proud farm girl and feel blessed to live such a lifestyle, but let’s be honest: the farm girl life ain’t always easy; we have our problems.  Problems only other farm girls can understand.  Let’s take a minute to show some sympathy for all the farm girls out there. Farm Girl Problems: 1. […]






Down on the Farm

I have gained many new followers, so I thought now would be a good time to introduce you to the family and show you around the farm.  Perhaps you caught my farm tour on Instagram via My Day in Ag, well here is a more thorough tour!  Be sure to click on the links as […]






Watermelon Salsa

This stuff is as good as it looks and is the perfect summer snack.  I found a similar recipe from the Pioneer Woman, but changed it to my liking.  My husband can’t quite take the heat like the Pioneer Woman’s family, so I tamed the recipe.  Eat it with chips, serve as a side dish or top your chicken with […]






NO MORE “FACTORY FARMS”!

You know what label I am tired of hearing, “factory farm”.  What does that even mean?  “That farm has large barns and a lot of cows, so it must be a factory.”?  The term has such a negative association.  Have any of you used this term before and made an assumption that the cows aren’t happy […]






Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Aren’t Just For Kids!

In honor of June being Dairy Month (and because I LOVE cheese), I thought I would put together a list of grilled cheese sandwiches to try.  These aren’t just your plain, old American cheese on white bread sandwiches, these ooey-gooey delights are master pieces!  Click on the link for the recipe and celebrate Dairy Month with […]






Why I’m PRO GMO

If you eat food, read newspapers, watch television or surf the internet, it is likely that you have heard about genetically modified organisms.  It is also likely that the media has instilled some fear into you when it comes to biotechnology.  In my opinion, there is nothing to be fearful of.  GMOs are used to help […]






Mini Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecakes

I have a bit of a cheesecake making obsession.  I think it is because they are quite simple to make, yet seem so fancy. But, here is the weird part…. I don’t like to eat them.  I know it, I am a freak.  I just don’t care for sweets.  My husband, mom and youngest sister […]