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Against the backdrop of the Tuscarora mountains, a half-mile from the busy road into town, she’s out to the barn by 3:30 a.m., milking by 3:45 while herdsman Anthony Yeager feeds and scrapes.

From a recent print issue, the article, “Recreation, rehabilitation at Duncan Dairy Farm and Corn Maze” features a unique experience a group of veterans had visiting a Pennsylvania dairy farm and corn maze. The group learned about the milking process, fed baby calves and cheered each other on in various friendly competitions.

Talking with Midge Chambers provides the opportunity for a lesson in the history of dairy processing from the female perspective. Chambers spent her entire working career in the dairy industry.

There is a lot of talk about the longevity of cows, but Ohio dairy producer Lambert VanderMade thought it was important enough to create a second setup just for older cows.

The two most recent generations to operate Ideal Dairy LLC in Hudson Falls, New York, have something in common. They have each entered the business during a turning point in the farm and propelled it forward to be successful.

Carl Phoenix of Sunderland, Ontario, will be donning the tuxedo and taking his spot in the center of the ring on Oct. 5 and 6 as the official judge of the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.