Episode 2: Dale Brown shares how overcrowding has improved profitability and the benefits of benchmarking
Episode 2: Dale Brown shares how overcrowding has improved profitability and the benefits of benchmarking
Should you overcrowd or not? While some farms use overcrowding to increase overall profitability, others worry that indi... Read more
14 Dec 2022
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33mins
Episode 1: Jennifer Orr reflects on family, community, and how they inspired their value-added dairy business
Episode 1: Jennifer Orr reflects on family, community, and how they inspired their value-added dairy business
Especially during this month of giving and gratitude, being able to work alongside your family and serve your community ... Read more
14 Nov 2022
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42mins
Season Two Recap: Our favorite takeaways from conversations with 12 producers
Season Two Recap: Our favorite takeaways from conversations with 12 producers
With 7,100+ downloads to date, the Cow-Side Conversations podcast has remained true to our original mission: helping dai... Read more
7 Nov 2022
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31mins
Episode 12: Tom Barley describes how they maximize herd performance, production and cow comfort
Episode 12: Tom Barley describes how they maximize herd performance, production and cow comfort
Dairy cows are a lot like high-performing athletes. To help them achieve their peak performance, attention must be paid ... Read more
25 Oct 2022
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43mins
Episode 11: Frank Graybill shares words of wisdom after transitioning out of dairy and lessons learned on farm safety
Episode 11: Frank Graybill shares words of wisdom after transitioning out of dairy and lessons learned on farm safety
“I always liked to rest at the top of the hill, not the bottom. I wanted to do that as I exited dairy.” “A farm is more ... Read more
19 Sep 2022
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36mins
Episode 10: Jared Kurtz gives an honest look at managing a dairy farm with multiple generations
Episode 10: Jared Kurtz gives an honest look at managing a dairy farm with multiple generations
There’s no price tag you can put on the opportunity to work with your family every day. But how do you find a healthy ba... Read more
25 Aug 2022
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57mins
Episode 9: Clint Burkholder offers strategies for preventing heat stress and maximizing forage quality
Episode 9: Clint Burkholder offers strategies for preventing heat stress and maximizing forage quality
With temperatures rising and many Pennsylvania dairy farms experiencing July heat waves, proper ventilation and cooling ... Read more
21 Jul 2022
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32mins
Episode 8: Maria Forry shares why agritourism and on-farm events are worth it and how to manage multiple enterprises
Episode 8: Maria Forry shares why agritourism and on-farm events are worth it and how to manage multiple enterprises
As we celebrate National Dairy Month this June, Maria Forry, a dairy producer from Lancaster County, Pa., shared how Ore... Read more
24 Jun 2022
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44mins
Episode 7: Michelle Kirk opens up about how an unexpected loss can affect farm transition and mental health
Episode 7: Michelle Kirk opens up about how an unexpected loss can affect farm transition and mental health
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Michelle Kirk, a former beef producer from Adams County, Pa., opened up ab... Read more
9 May 2022
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57mins
Episode 6: Ben Peckman gives insight on his innovative planting strategies and ways to manage high fertilizer and seed costs
Episode 6: Ben Peckman gives insight on his innovative planting strategies and ways to manage high fertilizer and seed costs
With fertilizer costs at an all-time high, innovative planting strategies can help dairy producers keep costs low. In th... Read more
8 Apr 2022
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55mins