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The farm photo that says it all

March 12, 2020 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on The farm photo that says it all

By Jordan Hansen You know that expression “A picture is worth a thousand words”? This is one of those photos that puts it all in perspective. And a unique perspective... Read More


This calf is not small, she’s fun-sized!

September 1, 2019 7:38 pm Published by Comments Off on This calf is not small, she’s fun-sized!

We just keep getting surprises here at Hansen’s Dairy. Three months after our surprise first set of surviving triplet heifers, now we have another unique calf. This cute little calf... Read More


HOW IT’S MADE: Butter makes everything better!

June 25, 2019 9:07 am Published by Comments Off on HOW IT’S MADE: Butter makes everything better!

It’s June Dairy Month, and here at Hansen’s Dairy, we are celebrating all of our fresh dairy products! Each week in June we are posting a new segment in our “How... Read More


HOW IT’S MADE: We all scream for ice cream!

June 18, 2019 8:11 am Published by Comments Off on HOW IT’S MADE: We all scream for ice cream!

It’s June Dairy Month, and here at Hansen’s Dairy, we are celebrating all of our fresh dairy products! Each week in June we will post a new segment in our “How... Read More


HOW IT’S MADE: ‘Legendairy’ milk!

June 11, 2019 7:43 am Published by Comments Off on HOW IT’S MADE: ‘Legendairy’ milk!

It’s June Dairy Month, and here at Hansen’s Dairy, we are celebrating all of our fresh dairy products! Each week in June we will post a new segment in our... Read More


HOW IT’S MADE: Say cheese curd!

June 1, 2019 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on HOW IT’S MADE: Say cheese curd!

It’s June Dairy Month, and here at Hansen’s Dairy, we are celebrating all of our fresh dairy products! Each week in June we will post a new segment in our... Read More


UPDATE: We selected triplet names!

May 27, 2019 1:47 pm Published by Comments Off on UPDATE: We selected triplet names!

We want to thank everyone who submitted names for our triplets! This was a tough decision to make, because there were a lot of good names suggested, but we had... Read More


#MilkMonday a win-win for NEIA Food Bank, Hansen’s Dairy

March 22, 2019 4:17 pm Published by Comments Off on #MilkMonday a win-win for NEIA Food Bank, Hansen’s Dairy

Hansen's Dairy has a long-standing relationship with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Now, with the help of the Farm Bureau, Fareway grocery stores, and customers like you, our partnership is about to grow.


Our farm’s juicy secret: Wagyu beef

January 23, 2019 8:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Our farm’s juicy secret: Wagyu beef

Have you heard the buzz about our newest product on the farm? It’s actually not a dairy product.   Our newest venture is in Wagyu-Holstein beef. That’s kind of a... Read More


5 tips for touring Hansen’s Dairy farm

April 30, 2017 5:27 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 tips for touring Hansen’s Dairy farm

We aim to make your tour a fun, educational and possibly surprising experience. Here are 5 things you need to know before your visit.


Five Things I Love About Food

July 31, 2014 6:45 am Published by 1 Comment

By Aaron McNally Moo Roo Assistant Manager Working for a family dairy that produces, bottles, and distributes its own high-quality products (and retails other high-quality items as well) has been... Read More


A Cow’s Salad Bar

July 16, 2013 1:23 pm Published by Comments Off on A Cow’s Salad Bar

Ever wonder what the Hansen dairy cows eat to produce such great tasting milk and dairy products? To keep our cows healthy and help them produce high quality, great-tasting milk,... Read More


Our Favorite Dairy Snacks – for June Dairy Month!

June 27, 2013 10:39 am Published by Comments Off on Our Favorite Dairy Snacks – for June Dairy Month!

In honor of Dairy Month, we decided to show you a few of our favorite easy to make dairy snacks! Smoothies: A great way to beat that nasty Iowa heat.... Read More


“Live as though you’ll die tomorrow, farm as if you’ll live forever” Sustainability at Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy

June 10, 2013 12:07 pm Published by Comments Off on “Live as though you’ll die tomorrow, farm as if you’ll live forever” Sustainability at Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy

Dairy farmers work diligently to uphold their legacy as good environmental stewards, and the Hansens are no different. Taking care of the land makes healthy cows, and healthy cows produce... Read More


Twins – Twice the Fun!

June 5, 2013 11:23 am Published by Comments Off on Twins – Twice the Fun!

Twins are very unusual in cattle, and if you’ve taken a tour of Hansen’s Dairy, you know that of the 200 calvings each year at Hansen’s, about five sets of... Read More