TROY, Pa. -- Brad Watson, 41, awoke without an alarm at 5:30 a.m., strapped on his headlamp and headed to the barn. Cold air leaked through a small gap in the boards, and he stuffed a paper bag into the hole to block the wind. He knew every detail of the barn in the morning: hay shifting beneath his boots, heat rising off the cows, the way the milking equipment froze against his hands. He walked through the stalls to greet each cow by name and then stopped.
Eli Saslow is a reporter at The New York Times. With nearly 20 years of experience, he focuses on health and wellness, mental health, and the intersections of religion and spirituality, often exploring themes related to consumer health and deep learning. He has been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Post, Boston.com, and The Seattle Times.
