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...
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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...
NYAAC Offering 2026 Scholarship Opportunity
The NY Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) is honored to continue to offer scholarship opportunities to aspiring individuals in the field of agriculture. 2026 Scholarship Details: The NY Animal...
How New York Dairy Farmers Keep Cows Healthy and Comfortable All Winter
Winter Realities on New York Farms When winter settles over New York, dairy farmers are already prepared. With temperatures that can swing from mild days to sub-zero nights—often with heavy snow and...
Holiday Traditions on the Farm
As we welcome the first day of Winter in a few days, I can’t help but think about the 25th of December and all that comes with this day on the calendar. Some folks are excited for an extra day off...
A Farmer’s Christmas Wish List
The holidays may bring twinkling lights, decorated trees, and a warm cup of cocoa for most people—but on farms across New York, the season comes with its own special cheer. Winter chores, festive...
