Author Archives: Stacy Thoeny

My main responsibility on our family farm is caring for the baby calves.  I feed the calves twice a day at the farm.  Sometimes I have help in the form of my children, and sometimes I get to feed them … Continue reading →

Lately, I have noticed that the consumption of raw milk is a hot topic both dairy farmers and consumers are discussing.  Some people believe drinking raw milk is healthier than drinking pasteurized milk.  I’m not going to debate whether that’s … Continue reading →

Recently, I have been asked a number of times why I farm. I had never really given any thought about why I am a farmer. As I consider the question, I began to realize that the reasons I am a … Continue reading →