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...
Year of the Woman Farmer – Jessica Smith
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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...
Mobile Dairy Experience Wraps Up an Incredible First Tour Season!
40 events. 35,728 visitors. Nearly 3 million reached through media and social channels! The Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE) has officially wrapped up its inaugural season, and what a season it was!...
Fun Fall Bucket List: Celebrate the Season with New York Agriculture!
Fall in New York is more than just crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy sweaters. It’s a time to celebrate our farmers and the food they provide! From dairy and beef to poultry and pork, New York’s...
Calling All Future Veterinarians! Apply Now for a Unique Shadowing Opportunity at the NYS Fair!
Do you know a student who dreams of becoming a large animal veterinarian? NYAAC is thrilled to once again offer the Aspiring Veterinarians Program at the Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York...
Celebrating the Future of Animal Agriculture: Announcing NYAAC’s 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 scholarship awards: Anna Maxwell and Sophia Wilbur! Each year, NYAAC offers scholarships to...
More Than Milk & Meat: The Many Products We Get from Farm Animals
Every day, farm animals provide us with so much more than the food on our plates. As we celebrate National Farm Animal Day, it's the perfect time to highlight the many ways livestock contribute to...
Vitamin D – Does the Body Good.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in our overall health, and dairy products are a great source of this vital vitamin. Here are some key benefits of vitamin D in dairy: ...
An All-Natural Fertilizer: Sustainably Nourishing Crops and Gardens
When it comes to growing healthy, thriving crops and gardens, many gardeners are turning to a time-honored, eco-friendly solution: livestock manure. Farmers have been using manure to replenish and...
Job Opening – Tour Manager & Staff for the Mobile Dairy Experience!
Are you passionate about travel and advocating for agriculture? Do you dream of being part of a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art Mobile Dairy Experience? If you're ready to hit the road and help...
