From the Editor

I had the opportunity to attend the Penn State versus Ohio State football game on Sept. 29. Unlike my college days, attending a game now requires much more planning. Back in May, I organized a block of tickets for a college alumni group.

This year, I set a goal to read something new each day for 15 minutes. My favorite genre is business and self-improvement, so I’ve been reading book titles like The Culture Code and When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.

Like many of your families, summer at the Coffeen household is filled with a few traditions, most of which include cow shows and county fairs. But every July, we all get cleaned up for one special event that doesn’t require white pants.

During a recent summer trip, I heard the most ridiculous statistic about cows. Unfortunately, it turned out to be true.

While many kids get all excited about their summer vacation trip to the beach or a camping trip in the mountains, a dairy farm kid knows their summer will consist of fixing pasture fences, mowing hay or training a 4-H calf.

On behalf of Progressive Dairyman, we are pleased to bring you this issue of our magazine, with a special focus on new facilities and design.