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Year of the Woman Farmer – Gabby Taylor
My grandparents had a dairy farm, but they made the difficult decision to sell it for financial reasons when I was three years old. Even after the farm was sold, my family remained closely...
June Dairy Month on the Moo-ve with the Mobile Dairy Experience
June Dairy Month kept the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE) on the road, sharing the story of New York dairy with students, families, and communities across the state. From school visits to community...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Jessica Smith
Jessica is currently a veterinarian with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets but previously has also held roles with Cornell's Animal Health diagnostic lab managing a...
2026 NYAAC Scholarship Winners
Cooper Patterson I began my involvement in FFA in 7th grade at Camp Oswegatchie. Over the following years, I attended several conventions and conferences and competed in several LDEs like Prepared...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Julia Robbins Ledoux
Our farm is very diverse. First, my mom and I own and operate Old McDonald's Farm, a woman-mother-daughter owned, hands-on agritourism business/ farm. Our visitors can interact with 200+ farm...
Why Dairy Matters: The Role of Milk in Daily Nutrition
Milk has long been a staple in kitchens across New York State and beyond — and for good reason. Dairy products provide a unique package of essential nutrients that support health at every stage of...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Zoie Skinner
My farm is a small beef and dairy cow operation. My herd consists of registered Milking Shorthorns, Angus, and Herefords. I currently lease cows to local 4-H participants who work with those...
Farmers as Environmental Stewards in New York
Across New York State, farmers play an important role not only in producing nutritious food, but also in caring for the land, water, and wildlife that surround their farms. Many farms are...
Earth Day and New York Dairy: Caring for the Land That Cares for Us
Each year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of the importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations. For New York’s dairy farmers, that commitment isn’t limited to one...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Carriel Schmitt
I grew up in a rural town surrounded by family and friends who dairy farmed. My dad worked in the industry, and we kept a few cows with my Aunt and Uncle's herd down the road. When I was young, we...
