EDITOR'S NOTES

This is the start of our 10th year providing a Canada-specific edition of Progressive Dairy. The traditional anniversary gift list suggests we mark the occasion with tin or aluminum, as both materials represent the durability and flexibility needed to sustain a union.

The English proverb “good things come to those who wait” is probably repeated often this time of year as little ones (and some big people, too) get caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season.

A comment I often hear is: “I don’t remember signing up for it, but the magazine just keeps coming every month.”

As we look upon another season of giving thanks, I want to challenge you to look beyond the obvious blessings in your life and relish in the little things that bring you happiness each day.

This summer, my oldest daughter had her first experience in the dairy show ring. It was something she wanted to do for years, and she was finally old enough to compete at the local fair.

Trust with today’s consumers is gained through transparency. As much as we want to portray a positive image of agriculture, when that is all we provide, it makes people start to question what negative aspects we are covering up.