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An interview with Meghan Hauser, Table Rock Farm, New York

Dairy farm nutrient mass balances (NMBs) are gaining traction in some parts of the U.S. and the European Union is considering widespread use on farms.

The old adage, “Good help is hard to find” is more true than ever these days, particularly in the field of agriculture. Luckily, many dairies are finding ways to overcome this obstacle with the utilization of technology.

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How did you get started in photography?

SIEGLE: I enjoyed taking photos occasionally in high school, but photography was never a real hobby for me back then.

It has been said the greatest need of any person is to feel appreciated. With low milk prices and the decline of dairy farms, many farmers are left feeling underappreciated, but the Wisconsin-based restaurant chain Culver’s has been thanking farmers personally.

Dr. Ben Shelton (Rocky Creek Veterinary Services) moved his dairy from Apex to Olin, North Carolina, in 1992 with 400 cows on 450 acres. Today, the farm has 1,400 cows with 2,200 acres, where Shelton also owns and operates Rocky Creek Vet Service on the farm.