Big Data Meets Cow Comfort

1 year after our farm's open house, I thought I'd reflect on how things are going. If you know nothing about dairy farming today, here's a little glimpse into the world as we (and our cows) know it.  "Even the cows enjoy sleeping in now," my dad chuckles as he nods towards the herd. All but a …

Our 6th Generation Family Farm; Poised for Growth & an Exciting Future

Our family - the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th generations to farm on the original homestead, settled around 1855. This past year, my family embarked on a major milestone in the 155+ year history of Christhill Farms; we built a brand-new dairy barn, complete with robotic milking technology and a composting pack bed for the …