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March on the Move: A Look Back at March Mobile Dairy Experience Stops
March was a milestone month for the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE), as the tour officially launched for 2026 and traveled across New York State to connect with diverse audiences—from policymakers and...
2025 NYAAC Annual Report
2025 was another successful year for the NY Animal Agriculture Coalition. We traveled across the state helping farmers share their story, help others understand and appreciate animal agriculture,...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Leslie Hamilton Stein
My husband Dan and I both grew up on crop farms in Livingston County. Together we now own and operate Triple H Farms and River Ridge Farms in...
Spring Is Coming: Preparing Animals for NY Seasonal Transitions
As winter loosens its grip across New York State, livestock and poultry producers are already preparing for the transition into spring. March is a pivotal month on the farm — longer days and milder...
Early-Life Calf Care: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Health
The first days and weeks of a calf’s life play a critical role in shaping its long-term health, productivity, and well-being. Thoughtful early-life care is not just about getting calves through...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Liz Goblet-Schubert
Women farmers are shaping the future of agriculture every day—planting, harvesting, innovating, and leading with resilience and care. As the United Nations celebrates the International Year of the...
Celebrating National FFA Week: Honoring NY’s Future Agricultural Leaders
Every February, National FFA Week gives communities across the country a chance to celebrate the next generation of agricultural leaders — and here in New York State, there is so much to highlight....
What Do Cows Eat? The Science Behind a Dairy Cow’s Diet
Good nutrition is the foundation of both milk quality and animal health. On New York dairy farms, feeding cows isn’t guesswork — it’s a precise blend of biology, data, and daily management. Every...
How NY Animal Agriculture Supports Local Economies
Animal agriculture is more than a way of life in New York — it is a foundational economic engine that sustains rural communities, bolsters local businesses, and contributes significantly to the...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Natasha Stein
Women farmers are shaping the future of agriculture every day—planting, harvesting, innovating, and leading with resilience and care. As the United Nations celebrates the International Year...
