Guest Blog

If there is one thing I learned while growing up on the family dairy, it’s that farmers wear a lot of hats. No, I’m not talking about all the free ball caps stashed on the shelf in the coat closet.

As I drove to the hospital, all I could think about was: What if she was gone before I could say goodbye? I could feel my baby girl fluttering around inside my stomach as I drove.

We’re all focused on setting cows up for success and it’s important to stay the course, especially when it comes to reproduction.

My friend Dorothy and I recently started a book club. We decided to read a new book every month and reflect on it. Reflecting often turns into catching up on life, but the intentions of personal development are there.

Stress is all around us, and based on conversations with farmer friends across the nation, it is taking a toll. Many stressors are not within our direct control, and therefore, it is important to manage how we react and respond.

Christmas is a very special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Saviour of the world. It’s a time of fellowship and love, and the giving of gifts one to another.