From the Editor

Few things warm my heart more than images such as the one on the cover of this magazine. Three generations of the de Graaf family from Pixley, California: Gary de Graaf, his son Daniel de Graaf and grandsons Klaas and David.

Some of my oldest memories with my dad are of riding in the tractor. I spent many long hours with him feeding cows, working ground or baling hay.

Although you’re getting this magazine in your mailbox in early to mid-March, most of the writing, editing, design and production had to be done in early to mid-February.

First off, I’d like to say a big thank you to those advertisers who have sponsored this space. These advertisers are truly pioneers at trying to do things differently during these disruptive times.

When my now-husband started transitioning into his family’s business in the early days of our relationship, he assured me he’d still have plenty of time for me and our then-hypothetical children.

Back home at my parents’ dairy for Christmas, my daughter Stella just had to see all of Grandpa’s “moo cows.” While exploring the farm, she found grain spilled underneath the young heifer bin.